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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
3SD 3
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Smayev throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smayev tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smayev sets himself, and Henry steps forward looking for the clinch! Smayev avoids it this time.
Smayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smayev sets himself, and Henry steps forward looking for the clinch! Smayev avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smayev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Smayev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henry wants to counter with a clinch but Smayev pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smayev scores with a nice strike.
Smayev tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smayev misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry wants to counter the offense by Smayev and move into the clinch position.
Smayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Smayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smayev.
Smayev looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smayev.
Smayev throws a combination. Henry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smayev takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Henry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Smayev shoots in and drives through. Henry sprawls well.
Henry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Smayev misses.
Smayev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Smayev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrey Smayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Smayev's defenses.
Smayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smayev off to one side.
Henry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smayev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Smayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smayev.
Smayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry wants to counter the offense by Smayev and move into the clinch position.
Smayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smayev off to one side.
Smayev is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smayev throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry wants to counter the offense by Smayev and move into the clinch position.
Smayev blocks a jab.
Henry throws a lazy right hand but Smayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Smayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smayev off to one side.
Smayev scores with a one two! Henry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johm Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smayev sets himself, and Henry steps forward looking for the clinch! Smayev avoids it this time.
Smayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Smayev misses with the combination.
Henry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smayev throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry wants to counter with a clinch but Smayev pushes him away.#T5#
Smayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Henry wants to counter with a clinch but Smayev pushes him away.#TD#
Smayev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smayev wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Henry is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smayev frees his head nicely. Oh but Henry has switched to an armbar! Smayev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johm Henry!
An out of breath Johm Henry 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 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hubbard looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
Blue slips a jab and a cross from Hubbard.
Nice takedown defense from Hubbard. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hubbard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blue misses with a body shot
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Blue.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hubbard as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hubbard. That one must have hurt.
Blue throws a leg kick
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Blue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue slips a jab and a cross from Hubbard.
#KD2#
Hubbard lands a big head kick that sends Blue tumbling to the mat! Hubbard takes a step backwards and waves Blue back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Blue is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Blue has been cut.
Blue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hubbard keeps Blue at a distance using the push kick.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Blue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hubbard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hubbard. That's going to slow Blue down.
A right-left combo lands from Hubbard.
Blue drops his hands momentarily and Hubbard needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Blue just on the top of the head. Blue drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Blue - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franklin Hubbard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez lands a high kick!
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Pantoja moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pantoja was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pantoja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pantoja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Lopez lands but Pantoja takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pantoja counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez! #SUB#
Pantoja tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez looks winded!
Pantoja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pantoja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pantoja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pantoja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Pantoja taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pantoja working the head with strikes.
Lopez is letting Pantoja control him for a moment.
Pantoja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pantoja 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 Lopez's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Pantoja's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Pantoja is working to tighten his grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pantoja is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Pantoja breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Pantoja! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Karoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samart Karoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Mardacini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mardacini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Karoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karoon lands an uppercut.
Karoon lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Mardacini pulls guard effortlessly.
Mardacini is pulling down on Karoon's head. It's preventing any offense from Karoon, at least for the moment.
Mardacini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardacini 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##T1#
Mardacini winds up and cracks Karoon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mardacini controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mardacini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karoon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mardacini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mardacini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mardacini seems to be looking for submissions.
Mardacini is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Mardacini stands up and beckons Karoon to join him on the feet. #T3#
Karoon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mardacini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karoon as he avoids it easily.
Samart Karoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mardacini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Karoon. That snapped Mardacini's head back.
Mardacini cracks Karoon with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Karoon is rocked!
Mardacini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Karoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mardacini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karoon seems to have got his legs back now.
Karoon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mardacini is out of range.
Karoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karoon looks to land a combination but Mardacini avoids it well.
Karoon is breathing heavily.#T4#
Karoon tries to land a front kick but Mardacini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mardacini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karoon tries to clinch up.
Karoon misses with a leg kick.
Karoon stuffs the takedown.
Samart Karoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kike Mardacini.#CL2#
Mardacini forces Karoon back against the cage and clinches.
Karoon misses with a punch to the body.
Karoon gets underhooks to prevent Mardacini's takedown attempt.
Karoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mardacini digs a right hand underneath Karoon's ribcage. Karoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karoon tries to throw a body punch but Mardacini avoids it by throwing Karoon back against the cage.
Karoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Mardacini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mardacini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karoon tries to clinch
and Mardacini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kike Mardacini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Karoon closes the distance but Mardacini moves to the side
and Mardacini counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Karoon! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mardacini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kike Mardacini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Smayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Krampus walks into a straight right hand from Smayev.
Smayev throws a right and a left that Krampus avoids nicely. #TD2#
Krampus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smayev holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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.
Smayev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krampus off and has taken his back!
Smayev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smayev misses with punches from the back.
Smayev scores with punches from the back.
#T1#
Smayev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smayev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Smayev has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Krampus is in real trouble here. Smayev gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Krampus is tapping out! Smayev wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Smayev! |
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