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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamatis as he avoids it easily.
MacDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamatis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamatis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamatis avoids the head kick by MacDonald.
Kamatis throws a body punch but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamatis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacDonald somewhat.
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Kamatis keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamatis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamatis cracks MacDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Kamatis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kamatis wants to get up but he can't break MacDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacDonald is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
MacDonald drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. MacDonald seems to have locked his on tight now - Kamatis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for MacDonald, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin MacDonald! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Poulsen throws a head kick that Rush semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Rush looking to score a takedown here. Poulsen is defending well but Rush drives through and ends up in Poulsen's guard.#SUB2#
Rush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poulsen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Poulsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poulsen controls the pace.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but Poulsen passes into half guard.
#SU#
Poulsen decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poulsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rush is in Poulsen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush wanted to stand there but Poulsen had control of the position.
Poulsen working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rush trying to control but Poulsen is working from the bottom.
Poulsen looking to control.
Rush tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulsen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rush is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Poulsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rush is looking to defend but Poulsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rush! Poulsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rush taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikkel Poulsen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Spence clinches up with Romano and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Spence.
Romano is trying to break the clinch but Spence has him pressed against the cage.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spence.
Spence throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Romano manages to pull guard.
Romano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spence is controlling him.
Romano looking to control.
Spence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Romano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Romano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spence defends it easily.#SUB2#
Romano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spence throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.#CL#
Romano tries to keep at a distance but Spence has taken the fight into the clinch.#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.
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romano.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Spence.
Spence lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spence.
Spence has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano blocking some punches.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Spence.
Spence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence keeps control of Romano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Spence.
Spence tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Spence back against the cage.
Spence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spence digs a right hand underneath Romano's ribcage. Romano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Spence.
Romano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romano's efforts to push away.
Spence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spence avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mark Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Romano.
Romano looks winded!
Romano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spence just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence.
Spence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano blocks a body shot from Spence.
Romano taking a breather.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
A short right from Spence on the inside.
Spence lands with a left to the head.
Spence lands with a short shot to the head.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano tries to circle away but Spence has him pinned against the cage.
Spence lands a left hand.
Spence is working Romano over against the cage.#BC2#
Romano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mark Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romano or perhaps it was just good defense by Spence, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spence dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romano swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spence avoiding damage as Romano throws knees to the body.
Spence lands a right hand.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mark Spence has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Romano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Spence.
Romano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spence is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano is working for takedown but Spence is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Spence.
Spence gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Spence.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Spence lands an uppercut.#T1#
Spence lands a shoulder strike.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spence works on Romano's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Spence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Spence.
Romano is trying to pull guard but Spence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mark Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Romano.
Spence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spence.
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!
A short right from Spence.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spence. #T2#
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Spence digs a right hand underneath Romano's ribcage. Romano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spence lands a body shot.
Spence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence lands a shoulder strike.
Spence lands a nice uppercut.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards. #T3#
Spence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano is trying to break the clinch but Spence is controlling him.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence misses with a body punch.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Spence lands a shot to the body.
Spence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spence.
Spence scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence lands an uppercut.
Spence lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spence. #ROC#Romano is rocked!
Romano looking for a takedown.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
Spence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
Spence lands a body punch.
Romano seems to have recovered his senses.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence presses Romano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spence dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with Romano against the cage.
Romano is trying to maintain a safe position but Spence gets an underhook and turns Romano into the cage.
Spence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Spence.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Spence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spence lands a shoulder strike.
Spence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Spence.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spence working aggressively here.
Spence is working Romano over against the cage.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence lands a nice uppercut.
Spence lands a body punch. #T1#
Spence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spence lands with a short shot to the head.
Spence scores with a hook to the body.
Spence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Spence.
Spence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spence is working Romano over against the cage.
Spence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spence lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spence tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
#T2#
Spence lands an uppercut.
Spence works on Romano's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Nice body punch from Spence - that landed with a thud.
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spence.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spence digs a right hand underneath Romano's ribcage. Romano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Spence lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spence.
A short body shot lands from Spence as the two fighters clinch.
Spence lands a right hand.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Spence is working Romano over against the cage.
Spence lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spence.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Spence.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spence.
Mark Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spence lands a hook that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spence pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Spence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romano, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano fails to pull guard.
Mark Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Romano.
Spence digs a right hand underneath Romano's ribcage. Romano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spence to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonardo Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spence, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spence! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Mclean is looking to land body kicks.
Tavares lands a really nice looking cross but Mclean seems unphased.
Mclean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Tavares counters with a crisp one two that drops Mclean! Tavares thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mclean to his feet! Mclean is in big trouble!#ROC#Mclean is rocked!#TD2#
Mclean drives through with a takedown into Tavares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mclean is still in real trouble! Can Tavares finish him?
Mclean controlling from the top position.
Mclean seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Mclean tries to pass.
Mclean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mclean forces his way into half guard.
Mclean is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Mclean stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tavares to get to his feet.
Mclean shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Mclean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares lands a head kick. Mclean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mclean has time to react.
Tavares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tavares.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mclean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##TD2#
Mclean looking to score a takedown here. Tavares is defending well but Mclean drives through and ends up in Tavares's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Mclean stands up from Tavares's guard - Mclean perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Mclean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mclean.
Mclean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mclean is working away from the top position though.
Tavares wants to control the action here but instead Mclean manages to pass to full mount!
Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Mclean unloads with some shots from mount but Tavares bucks and avoids them well.
Mclean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tavares tries to hold on but Mclean pushes him away.
Mclean unloads with some shots from mount but Tavares bucks and avoids them well.
Mclean fails to take his opponent's back.
Mclean sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Mclean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavares is surviving well by controlling Mclean's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mclean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mclean looking to finish Tavares with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tavares!#T4#
Mclean throws some wild stikes that Tavares manages to avoid easily.
Tavares tries to hold on but Mclean postures up.
Mclean controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mclean is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tavares is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tavares flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mclean anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tavares and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mclean slips an arm under Tavares chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mclean has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mclean is squeezing on Tavares like an anaconda would it's prey. Tavares fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Mclean! |
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