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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fudge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudge manages to avoid it.
Ponenki falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Fudge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fudge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fudge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge is looking to advance position but Ponenki won't allow it. #T1#
Fudge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponenki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fudge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fudge content just to control the position here.
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away. #T3#
Fudge wants to take Ponenki's back here but Ponenki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ponenki is trying to escape the mount.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ponenki for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ponenki is surviving well by controlling Fudge's body position as best he can.
Fudge dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ponenki is holding on tight.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudge is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fudge dominated that round.
That's time! Fudge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ponenki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponenki.
It looked like Fudge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ponenki.
Fudge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ponenki counter with a right hand.
Fudge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponenki can do to turn this around?
Ponenki throws a combination. Fudge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Ponenki in a clinch.
Fudge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ponenki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponenki is pressed up against the cage. Fudge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponenki down to the mat. Ponenki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponenki avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fudge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponenki as he jumps to the side.
Fudge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponenki pinned against the cage. Ponenki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponenki feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Fudge's head coaches at MMS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Fudge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fudge lands in his opponent's guard.
Ponenki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fudge manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Ponenki tries to get to full guard but Fudge has control of the leg.
Fudge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ponenki makes his way to full guard, as Fudge worked for a kimura.
Fudge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Fudge wants to control from the top but Ponenki keeps moving.
Fudge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fudge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponenki keeping moving, preventing Fudge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ponenki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fudge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ponenki sprawls and moves away.
Ponenki slaps away a takedown attempt from Fudge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponenki defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldemiro Ponenki 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#
Ponenki dodges the punch combination from Fudge.
Fudge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponenki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fudge.
Nice sprawl there from Ponenki as Fudge shoots in.#CL#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ponenki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. 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.
Fudge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Ponenki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fudge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ponenki has clasped his hands together around Fudge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fudge is trying to control Ponenki's posture but Ponenki avoids it.
Fudge is looking for a sweep.
Ponenki misses with the ground and pound.
Fudge regains half guard.
Fudge tries to get to full guard but Ponenki has control of the leg.
Ponenki trying to pass the guard but Fudge defending well. #T2#
Ponenki with the ground and pound but Fudge uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponenki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fudge working for a triangle but Ponenki defends it easily.
Fudge working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ponenki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fudge dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ponenki pulls Fudge in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fudge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponenki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge content to stall in guard here.
Fudge advances position into side control!
Ponenki prevents Fudge from moving into mount.
Ponenki is not content to let Fudge control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ponenki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fudge is controlling him well.
Fudge scores with punches from side control.
Fudge in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Fudge stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponenki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Fudge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fudge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Fudge!
Aldemiro Ponenki was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Clarkson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarkson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarkson.
Clarkson cracks Fudge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clarkson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Clarkson closes the distance and clinches.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Fudge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clarkson has Fudge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fudge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Clarkson drags the fight down to the ground.
Fudge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clarkson is looking to stand back up but Fudge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clarkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge is looking to take a break and control but Clarkson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fudge controlling the action here.#T1#
Fudge uses his free foot to push down on Clarkson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clarkson.
Fudge controlling his opponent.
Fudge blocks Clarkson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fudge controlling his opponent.
Clarkson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fudge wants to take Clarkson's back here but Clarkson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Clarkson is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Fudge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Fudge is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fudge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Fudge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Beneteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneteau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Fudge shoots in and gets a takedown into Beneteau's guard.
Beneteau will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fudge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beneteau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fudge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fudge moves to the back position.
Fudge trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beneteau doesn't escape.
Fudge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Fudge not allowing Beneteau to control his hands.
Fudge has the hooks in. Beneteau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fudge is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fudge controlling from the back.#T3##SUB#
Fudge tightening his grip on Beneteau, looking for the choke.
Fudge somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fudge wants to control but Beneteau is keeping busy.
Beneteau is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beneteau covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
What can Beneteau do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Fudge looking to break Beneteau's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beneteau remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fudge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fudge tries to keep control of the position but Beneteau is staying busy.
Beneteau trying to control but not successfully.
Fudge has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fudge trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fudge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beneteau throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneteau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fudge.
Despite the aggression on Beneteau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fudge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beneteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fudge somewhat.
Beneteau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fudge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beneteau but Beneteau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Fudge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beneteau quickly recovers to half guard.
Fudge trying to control the action but Beneteau is working from the bottom.
Fudge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beneteau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fudge working Beneteau over with strikes.
Beneteau is looking to control Fudge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beneteau avoid being mounted?
Beneteau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fudge is staying active.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beneteau can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Beneteau is defending against the submission attempts here by Fudge.
Fudge is thwarting Beneteau's attempts to control the position.
Fudge trying to pass the guard but Beneteau defending well.
Fudge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beneteau is looking to get back to full guard here but Fudge has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Fudge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fudge tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Danny Fudge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneteau is not content to let Fudge control the position.
Beneteau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fudge takes a little break here. Beneteau wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fudge works to advance to full mount. Beneteau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fudge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fudge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beneteau is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fudge dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fudge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beneteau throws a series of punches but Fudge avoids them all with ease.
Fudge tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fudge is defended easily by Beneteau.
Danny Fudge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Fudge shoots and misses
and Beneteau counters with a low kick, right behind Fudge 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneteau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fudge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneteau as he avoids it easily.
Beneteau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Fudge misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beneteau tries to bum rush Fudge with a series of wild strikes but Fudge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Fudge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Beneteau is not content to let Fudge control the position.
Fudge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beneteau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danny Fudge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Beneteau tries to buck Fudge off but Fudge is having none of it.
Fudge happy to just control the position for now.
Fudge trying to control the action but Beneteau is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fudge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beneteau will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fudge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beneteau for as long as he can get away with.
Blase Beneteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneteau tries to buck Fudge off but Fudge is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beneteau tries to escape but Fudge is in control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand 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.
Fudge shoots in looking for a takedown. Beneteau tries to sprawl out of it but Fudge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beneteau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fudge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Fudge backs off Beneteau throws a huge counter combo but Fudge manages to avoid it all.
Fudge looks for a takedown but Beneteau sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beneteau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blase Beneteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fudge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Fudge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Fudge is looking to clinch but Sutchel is avoiding it.
#TD#
Fudge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sutchel on his heels. He'll look to pass Sutchel's guard now, I'm sure.
Fudge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fudge forces his way into half guard.
Sutchel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sutchel manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sutchel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fudge defends well.#T1#
Fudge pushing down on Sutchel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fudge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fudge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sutchel for as long as he can get away with.
Sutchel is looking to control Fudge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sutchel avoid being mounted?#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.
Fudge passes to side control.
Fudge has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sutchel!
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
Sutchel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fudge controlling from the full mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge working Sutchel over with strikes here. #SUB#
Fudge has isolated one of Sutchel's arms. Sutchel looking to fight him off but Fudge twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Fudge! |
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