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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdermanis wants to clinch
and Guria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Guria scores with a three punch combo!
Murdermanis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guria.
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdermanis. Guria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guria lands a slapping body shot.
Guria scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guria sprawls well. Guria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria moves out of range.
Murdermanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Guria closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdermanis moves to clinch but Guria breaks away
and Guria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdermanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdermanis slips a jab and a cross from Guria.
Guria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murdermanis has time to react.
Murdermanis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guria.
Murdermanis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guria's waist but Guria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murdermanis off to one side.
Murdermanis moves in looking to clinch but Guria pushes him off.
Guria misses with a double jab.
Murdermanis feints the counter takedown.
Murdermanis slips a jab and a cross from Guria.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Guria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Guria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.#T2#
Guria misses with a few strikes there.
Murdermanis dodges the punch combination from Guria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guria scores with a hook to the body. Murdermanis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guria has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guria!
Guria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guria wants it to stay on the feet.
Murdermanis throws a sloppy head kick and Guria moves out of range easily.
No luck for Murdermanis with that takedown attempt.
Guria tries to counter by clinching up but Murdermanis breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdermanis looks winded!#T3#
Murdermanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdermanis shoots in but Guria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdermanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdermanis shoots in but Guria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guria lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdermanis backs up against the cage.
Guria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murdermanis has time to react.#T4#
Guria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guria lands with a nice combination. Murdermanis backs away looking to recover.#CUT#That has opened up Modris Murdermanis's cut even more.
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdermanis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdermanis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Guria misses its target.
Guria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdermanis.
Murdermanis walks into a straight right hand from Guria.
Guria thuds a left hand into Murdermanis's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Guria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murdermanis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guria sprawls well. Guria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Guria is winning the standup battle so far.
Guria throws a nice looking combination but Murdermanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdermanis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria moves away
and Guria counters with a one-two to the body.
BOOM! Guria lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murdermanis. Murdermanis tries to recover but Guria is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murdermanis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Guria! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Quesler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kings closes the distance and clinches.
Quesler is looking for a takedown.
Quesler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Quesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quesler scores with a hook.
Kings shoots in for a takedown but Quesler shows good takedown defense.
Quesler stuffs the takedown attempt from Kings. Kings gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Quesler - just one landing. #CL2#
Kings moves into the clinch.
Kings lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Quesler looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Kings has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Quesler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kings has the hooks in. Quesler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quesler is working hard here to advance position.
Kings wants to control but Quesler is keeping busy.
Quesler wants to escape the position.
Quesler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quesler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Quesler is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quesler doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SU2#
Kings get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Kings forces Quesler back against the cage and clinches.
Kings misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quesler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kings is defending well.
Kings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kings wants to take the fight to the mat but Quesler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kings drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quesler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Kings gets underhooks to prevent Quesler's takedown attempt.
Quesler has Kings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quesler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kings is pressed up against the cage. Quesler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kings down to the mat. Kings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Quesler.
Kings raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Quesler is breathing heavily.
Kings goes for a double leg but Quesler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quesler continues to drive forward.
Kings closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quesler counters with a three punch combo that has Kings backing up. Kings nods at Quesler to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Kings goes for a double leg but Quesler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quesler continues to drive forward.
Quesler is looking to counter punch.
Kings misses with a takedown #CL#
and Quesler counters by moving into the clinch.
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quesler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quesler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kings prevents it.
#BC2#
Kings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quesler lands a nice shot that snaps Kings's head back.
Quesler fails to land with a series of punches.
Quesler lands with a nice combination. Kings backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Quesler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Quesler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quesler.
Quesler keeps the fight on the outside.
Quesler lands with a shot to the body.
Quesler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quesler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Kings is rocked!
Ben Quesler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quesler connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kings tumbling to the canvas! Quesler pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kings was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Quesler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Meers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meers is working away from the top position though.
Kvaratskhelia gets full guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a triangle but Meers pushes his legs off easily.
Kvaratskhelia striking off his back but it's not causing Meers any problems.
Meers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Meers has his hands clasped together but Kvaratskhelia extends and breaks Meers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Lucero tries for a takedown but Therror sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lucero gets caught flat footed, as Therror shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Therror postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lucero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Therror can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucero wants to sweep but no luck.
Therror must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lucero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Therror defends well.#SUB#
Lucero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Therror controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucero is looking for a triangle but Therror pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Therror is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lucero working for a triangle but Therror defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lucero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Therror gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Therror looking to pass the guard.
Therror's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Therror tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucero is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lucero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Therror passes into side control.
Lucero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Lucero is pressing down on Therror's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lucero has an active guard here but Therror has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucero tries to get to full guard but Therror has control of the leg.
Lucero keeping hold of Therror's head, controlling as best he can.
Therror with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lucero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Therror.
Lucero wants to control but Therror is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lucero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucero wants to get back to full guard but Therror has passed into side control.
Lucero tries to bench press Therror off him but Therror keeps the position.
Therror working the ground and pound.
Therror working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero tries to buck Therror off but Therror is having none of it.
Therror working the ground and pound but Lucero is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lucero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Therror's best efforts.
Lucero wants to improve his position but Therror is controlling well.
Therror is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Lucero is looking for a sweep. Therror is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Therror working Lucero over with strikes.
Therror missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucero trying to control here.
Therror is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lucero!
Therror takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Therror scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lucero?
Lucero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Therror is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucero defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Therror dominated that round.
That's time! Lucero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Lucero clinches.
Therror working Lucero over with knees to the body.
Lucero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucero tries to pull guard but Therror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lucero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Therror smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Therror clinches up with Lucero and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lucero jumps guard.
Therror landing some decent shots from guard.
Therror tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucero is retaining full guard. #T1#
Therror is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Therror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Therror has managed to get both his arms back between Lucero's legs - danger averted.
Ares Therror has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lucero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lucero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Therror stands and throws Lucero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Therror is putting a hurting on Lucero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Therror just content to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Therror looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Therror working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lucero wants to control but Therror postures up.
Therror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Therror working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lucero can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucero prevents Therror from improving position.
Lucero being controlled for a moment.
Therror is continuing to stall.
Lucero struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lucero is not content to let Therror control the position.
Lucero is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Therror tries for a kimura but Lucero is defending well.
Lucero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Therror off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucero is looking to control Therror but Therror is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lucero not allowing Therror to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ares Therror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Therror rushes Lucero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucero fails to pull guard.
Lucero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Therror smiles and moves away.
Lucero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lucero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Therror has managed to clinch.
Therror tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Therror is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Lucero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lucero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Therror is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lucero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Therror engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lucero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Therror doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Therror manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Therror lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Lucero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Therror defends it easily.
Therror is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Therror has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Therror has Lucero pulled in close to control his posture.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Therror keeps moving.
Therror is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lucero throwing strikes but missing.
Therror is trying to keep Lucero in close.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Therror keeps moving. #SUB2#
Therror has an active guard here but Lucero has managed to pass into half guard.
Lucero is keen to just control but Therror is a slippery customer.
Therror is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Therror is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucero.
Lucero trying to control from half guard but Therror is working away.
Therror is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucero's back!
Therror missing with strikes.
Mark Lucero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Lucero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Therror.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucero is trying to break free.
Ares Therror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ares Therror.
Well Therror 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Therror! |
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