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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Candy throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Harmon feints and as Candy raises his hands in defense, Harmon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harmon passes Candy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Candy pushes Harmon off, looking to escape but Harmon dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Candy is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Harmon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Simmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Magomedsharipov defends it. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
Simmons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Magomedsharipov controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well. #T1#
Simmons uses his free foot to push down on Magomedsharipov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedsharipov.
Simmons looking to control but Magomedsharipov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simmons works his way to his opponent's back.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Simmons is looking to control Magomedsharipov but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Simmons is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedsharipov is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Simmons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Magomedsharipov has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I would not like to be Magomedsharipov right now.
Simmons tries to keep control of the position but Magomedsharipov is staying busy.
Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simmons sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Magomedsharipov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davian Simmons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Farooq shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Cross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Farooq shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Farooq looking to pass the guard.
Farooq pushes down on Cross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is looking to control Farooq's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Farooq is working for an americana but Cross has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Farooq was thinking about the submission.
Farooq forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farooq is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Farooq is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Farooq is trying to work for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Farooq is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cross has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Farooq seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Farooq is looking for a kimura but Cross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farooq to get the leverage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Farooq is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Farooq is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Farooq maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Farooq has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Farooq!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Farooq!
A victorious Ali Farooq thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Gamble misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itinya! But no joy.
Itinya misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Itinya, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Itinya, which made it look bad.
Itinya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itinya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamble is just out of range.
It looked like Gamble was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Itinya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Gamble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Itinya defends well and Gamble ends up having to push Itinya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Itinya decides to pull guard.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gamble manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamble is keeping the position for now.
Itinya 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.
Let's hope that Itinya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Gamble has momentary wrist control but Itinya slips an elbow through the middle.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Itinya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gamble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Itinya uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Itinya just content to control the position.
Itinya landing a few strikes.
Gamble seems a little lost for a moment, as Itinya dominates the positioning.
Gamble gets back to half guard.
Itinya stalling.
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.
Stix Itinya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Itinya lands with a nice body punch.
Gamble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Itinya lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itinya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gamble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Gamble tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Itinya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gamble tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Itinya manages to move to mount!
Itinya content just to control the position here.
Gamble working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Gamble tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya controlling the pace for now.
Gamble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Itinya.
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!
Itinya landing punches. #T3#
Itinya landing strikes from the mount and Gamble is in trouble!
Itinya lands a couple of good shots and Gamble has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Gamble is rocked!
Good control from Itinya.#SUB2#
Itinya has his arm under Gamble's chin here. Game over son! Itinya squeezes tightly and Gamble is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stix Itinya!
A victorious Stix Itinya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harmon's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harmon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harmon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harmon! #REVB#
Magomedov tries to bench press Harmon off him but Harmon keeps the position. #SUB2#
Harmon is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov tries to buck Harmon off but Harmon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to escape but Harmon is in control.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Harmon drags him back down.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Harmon has control of the leg.
Harmon wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harmon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harmon seems to be looking for submissions.
Harmon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Magomedov tries to improve his position but Harmon has taken his back! Harmon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Harmon pushes Magomedov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfonso Harmon! |
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