Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1##CL#
Saryev rushes Major and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saryev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Killian Major has been cut.
Saryev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saryev misses with a knee to the head.
Major tries to score a body lock takedown but Saryev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saryev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Major's elbow.
Major is trying to pull guard but Saryev has him pressed against the cage.
Saryev landing knees to the body.
Saryev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saryev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saryev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Major lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Major jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saryev walks away with a smile on his face. Major gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur Saryev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Major.
Major on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Major wants to clinch but Saryev slips to the side#KD#
and Saryev counters with a head kick that drops Major to the mat! Major scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Major is rocked!
A head kick by Saryev - that's a beauty! Major is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Saryev can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artur Saryev!
In defeat, Killian Major stepped up to the mic, saying 'Killian not ready'.

Event: UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Singh misses with a double jab.
Fateh Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Singh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
McDonald struggling to keep hold of the position.
Singh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McDonald.
Singh manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Singh.
Singh wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
Singh is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald 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##T1#
McDonald throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Singh makes his way to full guard, as McDonald worked for a kimura.
Singh managing to control the position.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Singh wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singh holds on and takes a little breather.
Singh wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Singh trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Singh passes into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
McDonald can't escape the position.
Singh with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Singh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Singh punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble! #SUB2#
Singh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fateh Singh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh working McDonald over with knees to the body.#TD#
Singh is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Singh to the mat. Singh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.

Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Singh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Singh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side. #T1#
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fateh Singh.#TD#
McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
McDonald throws a strike aimed at the side of Singh's head but Singh avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fateh Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from McDonald crashes against the mat.
Singh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Well, with Singh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDonald is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Singh looking for the RNC.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Singh looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Singh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McDonald turns into Singh and is now in his guard.
Singh keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Singh is controlling McDonald's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVB#
Singh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh landing some decent shots from guard.
Singh 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. #T4#
Singh trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
McDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Singh pulls guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fateh Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working away.#T1#
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Singh wants to control but McDonald postures up.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Singh has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singh is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Singh is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Singh has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Singh is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Singh rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fateh Singh.#TD2#
Singh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Singh manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Singh is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Singh on the ground.
McDonald is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singh slips a nice elbow through McDonald's hands, connecting with McDonald's forehead.
Singh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Singh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fateh Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fateh Singh.
Well Singh 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fateh Singh!
The defeated Hunter McDonald had this to say: 'I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE, THIS WAS JUST A SETBACK AND I WILL COME BACK STRONGER!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2025

#R1#
Popkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xenon shoots in looking for a takedown but Popkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xenon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Popkov works the jab nicely.
Xenon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xenon dives in and grabs Popkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popkov pushes down on Xenon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Xenon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popkov lands with a nice combination. Xenon backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Freddie Xenon has been cut.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Popkov cracks Xenon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Xenon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Popkov finish him? #ROC2#Xenon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenon throws a sloppy head kick and Popkov moves out of range easily.
Oh Xenon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popkov cracks Xenon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Xenon falls to his knees and Popkov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Freddie Xenon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger and a better version of myself. Thank you for watching me fight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2025

#R1#
Gerund has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Gerund gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gerund pulls guard successfully.
Batcher wants to control from the top but Gerund keeps moving.
Batcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerund throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Batcher throwing strikes from guard but Gerund blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gerund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batcher defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerund is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Gerund is looking to stand up but Batcher won't let him. #SUB2#
Batcher looking for subs off his back but Gerund has passed one foot through into half guard.
Batcher is doing well to control the position and prevent Gerund from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerund trying to control the pace.
Gerund wants to pass to mount but Batcher is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Batcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerund tries to stand but Batcher is controlling from the bottom.
Gerund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerund engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Batcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batcher keeping full guard, as Gerund tries to pass. #T3#
Gerund is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batcher throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gerund counters by clinching up.
Batcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batcher is trying to break the clinch but Gerund has him pressed against the cage.
Batcher blocks the elbow strike.
Batcher tries to break free but Gerund pushes him back against the cage.
Batcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Gerund gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Batcher regains guard.
Batcher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gerund dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Batcher seems a little lost for a moment, as Gerund dominates the positioning.
Batcher takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Batcher struggling a bit here.
Gerund controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Gerund dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gerund closes the distance and clinches.
Gerund goes for a takedown attempt but Batcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batcher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerund.
Batcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerund is just out of range.
Batcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batcher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Batcher scores with a four punch combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batcher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Gerund gets a double leg takedown into Batcher's guard.
Batcher is wriggling around but Gerund manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB#
Gerund is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Batcher!
Gerund lands a big elbow.
Gerund is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gerund content just to control the position here.
Gerund wants to get back to his feet but Batcher is holding on tight. #T2#
Batcher is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerund has a good base and remains in mount.
Batcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Batcher is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batcher is breathing heavily.
Batcher is just holding on here. Gerund manages to take his back.
Gerund is punishing Batcher with some ground and pound.
Gerund slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Gerund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Batcher is defending well though. Gerund let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Gerund has got his arm under Batcher's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Batcher has spun round into Gerund's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Gerund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gerund'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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gerund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batcher defends well.
Gerund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batcher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Batcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerund controls the pace.
Batcher wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Gerund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerund looks for the body kick but Batcher saw that one coming.
A combination from Batcher does no damage.
Gerund appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Gerund fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batcher to the ground. Gerund is now in Batcher's guard.
Batcher wants to get back to his feet but Gerund passes into half guard.
Gerund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batcher can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Gerund wants to get back to his feet.
Gerund works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerund content just to control the position here. #T1#
Gerund seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Batcher for as long as he can get away with.
Gerund continues to stall.
Batcher wants to control but Gerund is having none of it.
Gerund controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batcher has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Gerund is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gerund biding his time, controlling Batcher. #SUB#
Batcher is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerund gets his way! #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gerund controlling the positon.
Danny Gerund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gerund. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Gerund working for the choke. #SUB#
Gerund looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Batcher trying to get back to his feet but Gerund is in full control for now.
Gerund scores with strikes from the back.
Gerund throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Batcher!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Batcher is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerund gets his way!
Allen Batcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Gerund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Gerund is persistently looking for the submission but Batcher is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Gerund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Gerund!

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