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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Bone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Bone.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Bone defends easily.
Bone trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Bone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.
Bone is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Bone is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Bone from advancing position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Bone not doing much here.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone stalling.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #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.
Bone wants to take a breather but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bone wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bone jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bone controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bone! #REVB#
Bone working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bone prevents Nurmagomedov from escaping the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Bone stands up and beckons Nurmagomedov to his feet.
Bone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Bone. Bone looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Bone is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luther Bone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Bone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bone wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Bone trying to control the position.
Bone wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bone regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Bone has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Bone wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount!
Bone tries to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has taken his back!
Bone staying busy and making it hard for Nurmagomedov to control.
Bone trying to control the hands but Nurmagomedov breaks the grip. #T4#
Bone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Bone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bone and Nurmagomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bone can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bone is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is trying to stand.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bone wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bone dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Bone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bone stacks Nurmagomedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bone!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bone trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bone connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bone connects with a decent elbow.
Bone working the ground and pound.
Bone trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bone 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Bone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mebab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mebab throws a hook but Gable blocks it.
Mebab wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mebab is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, Mebab circles away and we're back to standing.
Mebab is looking to clinch.
Mebab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gable but Gable pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gable gets underhooks to prevent Mebab's takedown attempt.
Gable gets underhooks to prevent Mebab's takedown attempt.
Dan Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Mebab.
Mebab fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Gable has picked Mebab up - he's going for a ride! Gable dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gable seems content to control.
Gable is nestled in close to Mebab, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mebab is just riding it out for now. Gable eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mebab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable.
Gable 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.#T1#
Gable trying to control the pace.
Mebab is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mebab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mebab is looking to improve his position.
Gable trying to control the action but Mebab is working from the bottom.
Gable prevents Mebab from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mebab wants to get back to full guard.
Gable landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gable slips a nice elbow through Mebab's hands, connecting with Mebab's forehead.
Gable is trying to control. Mebab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mebab actively working from the bottom here.
Mebab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mebab taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mebab is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable trying to control the action but Mebab is working from the bottom.
Mebab taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Mebab is rocked!#T3#
Gable in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mebab looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gable turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mabab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Mabab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mabab walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Mabab ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mabab has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mountain drops Mabab with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mountain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karry Mountain! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ayers drives through with a takedown into Baetens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ayers controlling from the top position.
Baetens wants to stand and escape but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers throwing strikes but missing.
Baetens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baetens looking for a sweep. Not yet Baetens, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers content to stall in guard here.
Ayers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baetens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Baetens wants to sweep but no luck.
Ayers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Baetens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ayers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baetens.
Baetens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ayers circles away.
Ayers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baetens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baetens tries for a takedown but Ayers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baetens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baetens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ayers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Baetens throws an off balance right hand
and Ayers counters with a low kick, right behind Baetens 's knee.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baetens or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ayers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baetens, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ayers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ayers shoots in and gets a takedown into Baetens's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Baetens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ayers defends it easily.
Ayers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Ayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baetens looking for a sweep. Not yet Baetens, not yet. #SUB#
Baetens has his foot on Ayers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ayers works his way back into a safe position though.
Ayers content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Ayers clinches up with Baetens and pushes him back against the cage.
Baetens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ayers to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ayers manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ayers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baetens seems a little lost for a moment, as Ayers dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baetens tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayers controls the position.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens can't do much from the bottom here.
Ayers wants to stand but Baetens has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ayers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baetens avoids a kick to the body.
Baetens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ayers.
Ayers slaps away a takedown attempt from Baetens, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ayers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baetens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ayers is in Baetens's guard.
Baetens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ayers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ayers is pushing Baetens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baetens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ayers is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baetens is defended easily by Ayers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Ayers closes the distance and clinches.
Ayers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Ayers manages to pull guard.
Jonathan Ayers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ayers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baetens wants to pass the guard but Ayers is keeping the position.
Ayers pulls Baetens in to control the position. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baetens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayers seems keen to control Baetens's posture.
Baetens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens wants to stand but Ayers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ayers holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ayers avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##CL2#
Baetens tries to keep at a distance but Ayers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baetens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ayers smiles and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Ayers there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baetens is defended easily by Ayers.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Ayers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baetens's efforts to push away.
Baetens being controlled against the cage.
Ayers tries for a takedown but Baetens manages to get underhooks.
Ayers managing to block the knees to the body from Baetens.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baetens tries to pull guard but Ayers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Baetens moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ayers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baetens throws a head kick but Ayers moves out of range.
Ayers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baetens shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ayers gets a clinch.
Ayers stops a takedown attempt from Baetens.
Ayers is pushing Baetens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Ayers pulls guard effortlessly.
Baetens wants to control from the top but Ayers keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ayers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baetens passes into half guard.
Ayers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baetens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baetens's back!#T1#
Baetens is really stuck here.
Baetens is taking damage to the body and head.
Ayers controlling the position well here. Baetens rolled but Ayers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Ayers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baetens has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Baetens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2##SUB2#
Baetens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Baetens just trying to survive but Ayers is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Ayers looking to break Baetens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baetens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ayers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Ayers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ayers lands a shot to the body.
Baetens tries to break free.
What can Baetens do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baetens wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Baetens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ayers is not going to allow Baetens to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Ayers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Baetens.
Baetens rolls, trying to escape but Ayers keeps control of the position.
Baetens is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ayers.
Ayers scores with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Ayers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ayers 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Ayers! |
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