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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Michaels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adesanya to the ground. Michaels is now in Adesanya's guard. Adesanya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michaels is controlling him. Michaels wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving. Adesanya can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adesanya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #T1##SUB2# Michaels is trying for a kimura here. Adesanya looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Michaels wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Michaels! Palestine Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'he's gonna be the guy watching me accomplish everything drunk at a bar saying "I beat that guy once'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Magomedov tries to clinch but Brine is having none of it. #TD# Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Brine's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brine is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brine is retaining full guard. Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brine keeps moving. Brine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard. Brine controlling the position well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Brine is defending the position. #T1##SUB# Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brine is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well. Brine is trying to control but Magomedov passes into side control!
Magomedov prevents Brine from escaping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Magomedov working away.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Magomedov staying calm.#SUB# Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. You can see the frustration on Brine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brine has escaped the position, nice work there. Brine tries to get back to half guard but can't. Brine is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Brine denies him. #SUB# Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brine! Brine tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #SUB# Magomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Brine frees his head quite easily.
Magomedov looking to control but Brine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi Magomedov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Brine tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance. Brine tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range. Gadzhi Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brine shoots in but no luck this time. Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gadzhi Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brine is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2# Brine looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Magomedov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Brine trying to control here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Brine is defending the position. Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Brine defends it. #SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Magomedov wants to take a breather but Brine is having none of it. #T3# Brine trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away. No luck for Brine with that takedown attempt. Gadzhi Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Brine. Brine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away. Brine is breathing heavily. Magomedov throws a big shot that misses. Brine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Magomedov wants to clinch up but Brine keeps it at a distance. Brine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Brine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. Magomedov advances to full mount. #SUB# Magomedov has control of Brine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi Magomedov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Brine shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brine was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Brine wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it. Magomedov trying to control but Brine is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Brine defends easily.
#T1# Brine trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magomedov pulls Brine in close to prevent any damage. Brine wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. Brine throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Brine defends it. Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Magomedov has hold of Brine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3# Magomedov controlling from the full mount. Magomedov mounts Brine! Really nice guard pass there! Gadzhi Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Brine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brine and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB# Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brine stops Magomedov from passing to mount. Magomedov trying to control the action but Brine is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brine struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight! Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Magomedov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gadzhi Magomedov! |
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Event:
TOF 215
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Shima's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut. Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Shima misses with a straight right. Pulkkinen slips under a jab.#KD# Pulkkinen sends Shima crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulkkinen is motioning to the referee to let Shima up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pulkkinen misses with a looping right. Pulkkinen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Shima! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen! Sepi Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1# Gurovic catches Moon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gurovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moon defends well and Gurovic ends up having to push Moon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Gurovic drives through with a takedown into Moon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gurovic preventing the sweep. Gurovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Moon trying to control the position here. #SUB# Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurovic defends well. Gurovic content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurovic is one step ahead there. #T1# Moon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gurovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moon pulls Gurovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Gurovic from doing any damage or advancing position. Moon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Moon keeping moving, preventing Gurovic from controlling successfully. Gurovic landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurovic is aware though and is defending well. Gurovic prevents Moon from getting back to his feet. Moon pulls Gurovic in close to prevent any damage. Gurovic tries to stand but Moon is controlling from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Moon has Gurovic pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gurovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gurovic wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Gurovic 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. Moon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB# Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurovic is aware though and is defending well. Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gurovic defends it easily. Moon pulls Gurovic in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Gurovic wanted to stand there but Moon had control of the position. Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurovic is one step ahead there. Gurovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moon keeping moving, preventing Gurovic from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marko Gurovic will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Gurovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Gilbert Moon has been cut. Gurovic is looking to slow Moon down with leg kicks. #TD# Moon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Moon controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moon wants to pass to mount but Gurovic is defending the position. #T1# Gurovic works his way to full guard. Good work. Gilbert Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Moon is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moon'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.#SUB2# Gurovic looking for a guillotine here but Moon defends easily.
Moon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2# Gurovic wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Moon gets tackled into the cage by Gurovic. Gurovic maintains the clinch. Gurovic tries to stall but Moon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gurovic is defending well. Gurovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Gurovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Gurovic has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gurovic smiles and moves away.
#T3# Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gurovic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gurovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moon avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Moon gets a double leg takedown into Gurovic's guard. Gurovic is breathing heavily. Moon wanted to stand there but Gurovic had control of the position. Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Moon wants to stand but Gurovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Moon controlling from the top position. Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gurovic is proving hard to escape from. Gurovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moon sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Gurovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gilbert Moon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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# Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gurovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Moon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gurovic did well to prevent Moon getting side control. Moon content to control rather than advance. Gurovic tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg. Moon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gurovic trying to hold on to Moon's head to control him but Moon postures up.
#T1##SU# Moon gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gurovic circles away.
#TD# Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Gurovic is looking to stand back up but Moon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gurovic. Gurovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB##SUB# Moon seems to be working for a kimura but Gurovic defends the submission attempt. Moon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Moon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gurovic for as long as he can get away with. Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Moon controlling the pace. #T3# Moon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Moon wants to stand up but Gurovic has a hold of him and won't allow it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Moon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gurovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moon is looking to counter the offense by Gurovic and move into the clinch.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gurovic moves out of range of the body kick. Gurovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Moon. Gurovic tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Moon scores with a takedown into Gurovic's guard. Moon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gurovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Moon advances to half guard. Moon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight! Gilbert Moon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gurovic 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Gurovic! |
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