 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2025 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Crane.
Crane goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Khan looking for a takedown.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Crane pulls guard.
Khan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Crane is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crane as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Crane shoots in.
Crane tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Crane as Khan shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Crane misses the target.
Joaquin Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Khan.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crane. Crane obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan shoots for a takedown but Crane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Crane tries to keep at a distance but Khan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khan is working for takedown but Crane is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Crane jumps guard.
#SUB#
Crane pushes a forearm under Khan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Khan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquin Crane! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Turpin tries for a takedown but Crane circles away easily#KD#
and Crane counters with a left and a right that hurts Turpin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Crane jumps into full mount! #ROC#Turpin is rocked!
Turpin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Crane punching from mount but Turpin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turpin is still in real trouble! Can Crane finish him?#SUB#
Crane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turpin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turpin shrugs it off.
Turpin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Crane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Crane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crane throwing strikes here but Turpin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turpin seems to have recovered his senses.
Crane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crane looking to ground and pound but Turpin is blocking nicely. #T1#
Crane punching from mount but Turpin doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Crane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turpin is surviving well by controlling Crane's body position as best he can.
Crane landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Crane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crane looking to ground and pound but Turpin is blocking nicely.
Turpin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turpin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Turpin blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Crane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turpin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane thowing shots but they're missing.
Crane looking to finish with strikes here!
Turpin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Crane.
#SUB#
Crane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Turpin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crane.
Crane throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turpin because Crane loaded up on that one.
Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Turpin blocking the ground and pound.
Crane controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Crane has control of Turpin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turpin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Turpin working to try and regain half guard.
Turpin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Crane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crane is landing with some decent strikes but Turpin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Crane looking to secure an arm triangle but Turpin defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Crane dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Crane shoots in and drives through. Turpin sprawls well.#TD#
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turpin sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turpin defending well though.
Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turpin's head.
Crane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turpin's head. #SUB#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turpin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane trying to control the action but Turpin is working from the bottom.
Turpin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane. #T1#
Crane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a kimura but Turpin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crane to get the leverage.
Crane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crane is nestled in close to Turpin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Crane decides to stand and escape the position.
Turpin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.#TD#
Crane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crane throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Turpin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Crane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Crane stands up from Turpin's guard - Crane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane dips to his left and cracks Turpin with an uppercut!
Crane lands with a hook. Turpin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Turpin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turpin fails with the takedown
and Crane counters with a one-two to the body.
Turpin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crane is looking to clinch but Turpin is avoiding it.
Crane lands a body shot.
Crane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crane connects with a right hand. Turpin shakes it off.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turpin pinned against the cage. Turpin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Turpin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crane duly obliges.
Turpin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Crane.
Joaquin Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turpin back to the cage. Crane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crane throws a head kick that misses.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turpin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Turpin's guard.
Turpin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Crane 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#
Crane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Turpin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Crane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Turpin is on him like a limpet, forcing Crane back against the cage.
Turpin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Crane is trying to pull guard but Turpin has him pressed against the cage.
Crane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turpin after a bit of a struggle.
Crane missing with knees to the body.
Crane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turpin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Crane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turpin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turpin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Crane sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Turpin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joaquin Crane! |
|
|
|
Event:
Red Light 3 - Master of Ganja
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Sawamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Christian sprawls well. He's pushed Sawamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sawamura moves in looking to clinch but Christian pushes him off.
Christian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sawamura defends it well.
Sawamura moves in looking to clinch but Christian pushes him off.
Sawamura shoots in for a double leg but Christian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sawamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sawamura somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yugo Sawamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Christian dives in and scores a takedown into Sawamura's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian stands and throws Sawamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Christian controls the position from side control.
Christian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sawamura!
Christian moves to the back.
Sawamura turns into Christian and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian has control of Sawamura's left arm, preventing Sawamura from doing any damage.
Sawamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christian on the ground.#SUB2#
Sawamura has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Christian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sawamura is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Christian pulls down on the head and he's put Sawamura to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Christian!
Wade Christian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Macias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Macias looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Macias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into side control.
#SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Macias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Macias some visible discomfort.
Macias struggling a bit here.
Cruz moves into full mount! #SUB#
Cruz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macias shrugs it off.
Macias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macias throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cruz. What's that going to do exactly? #T2##SUB#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Macias frees his head quite easily.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Macias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cruz.
Macias is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Cruz content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Macias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz controlling from mount. #T4#
Macias wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz looking to control but Macias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Macias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Macias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Macias gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Macias takes an elbow to the temple.
Macias wants to break free but Cruz has control.
#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abraham Macias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macias fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz leaves Macias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riccardo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Macias.
Macias is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macias keeps working. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macias is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Macias tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.#T2#
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macias is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macias is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Macias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macias.
Cruz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macias can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macias's half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macias sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz prevents Macias from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macias is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Cruz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Macias misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Macias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Macias has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Macias's closed guard. He's half up but Macias has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Macias pivots and extends the arm, Cruz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Macias! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Macias! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Sawamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sawamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ludovika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ludovika misses.
Sawamura throws a combination. Ludovika tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sawamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludovika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludovika misses with a double jab.
Sawamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ludovika lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sawamura backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawamura shoots in for a double leg but Ludovika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Ludovika on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sawamura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Ludovika closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ludovika breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ludovika sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sawamura somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yugo Sawamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ludovika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amory Ludovika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawamura throws a wild hook but Ludovika just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sawamura gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ludovika raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amory Ludovika! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
