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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris with the inside leg kick.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crooks wants to counter with a clinch but Harris pushes him away.
Crooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Crooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris clobbers Crooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges. #TD#
Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Harris decides to stand back up.
Crooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.#TD#
Harris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crooks sprawls well initially but Harris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Harris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris is taking a breather. Crooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Crooks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crooks is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Crooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crooks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crooks is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Crooks tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Harris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Crooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crooks lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Crooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Crooks decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Crooks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB2#
Crooks has hold of Harris's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Harris tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crooks cranks the arm and Harris screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Harris, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leon Crooks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Cruz.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones. #ES#
Cruz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greg Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jones.
Cruz throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
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. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
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!
Jones passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Jones controlling the action here.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones stalling. #T4#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free but Jones has control.
#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cruz regains guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones with the ground and pound but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Jones is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones advances position into side control!#T1#
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Jones moves into full mount!
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones working Cruz over with strikes here.
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cruz! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristian The Rose moves in looking to clinch but Sands pushes him off.
Sands throws a combination. Cristian The Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sands thuds his shin into the meat of Cristian The Rose's side.#CL#
Sands gets tackled into the cage by Cristian The Rose. Cristian The Rose maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cristian The Rose has hold of one of Sands's legs. Sands is fighting the takedown attempt but Cristian The Rose gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Cristian The Rose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cristian The Rose has gone for a leg lock! Sands slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cristian The Rose's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Cristian The Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cristian The Rose won't allow Sands to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cristian The Rose drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sands manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cristian The Rose has Sands in his guard.#REVB#
Cristian The Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Sands lying in Cristian The Rose's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cristian The Rose decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sands taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian The Rose Cristian The Rose!
In his post fight interview, Cristian The Rose Cristian The Rose started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Keen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chelsea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chelsea wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Keen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chelsea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chelsea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chelsea working a defensive guard but Keen manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea tries to control but Keen manages to take his back.#SUB#
Keen has got one arm under Chelsea's chin. This could be trouble... Chelsea trying to control the other hand but Keen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Chelsea has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manki Keen! |
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