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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Hudds moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Hudds decides to pull guard. Hudds throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hudds trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Hudds looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudds, not yet. Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Hudds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Hudds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfe defends well. Wolfe content to stall in guard here. Wolfe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hudds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Wolfe postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hudds checks a leg kick. Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but Hudds shows good takedown defense. Hudds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hudds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Hudds gets a double leg takedown into Wolfe's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wolfe 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. #T2# Hudds keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully. Hudds looking to control.
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Hudds is looking to stand up but Wolfe isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wolfe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hudds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hudds keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Wolfe closes the distance and pushes Hudds back into the cage.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wolfe fails to pull guard.
Wolfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Wolfe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hudds is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wolfe to the mat. Wolfe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hudds manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Wolfe is looking to control Hudds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolfe avoid being mounted? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hudds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Hudds dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2# Hudds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfe's half guard. Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe. Hudds wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position. Joshua Hudds has got the better of the ground game so far. Hudds trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2# Hudds stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick misses from Hudds. #CL2# Hudds moves into the clinch. Wolfe can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Hudds breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Hudds scores with a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up. Hudds thuds his shin into the meat of Wolfe's side. Cesar Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Wolfe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolfe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hudds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Wolfe shoots in but Hudds avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hudds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick by Hudds misses and Wolfe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# Hudds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolfe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2# Wolfe gets caught flat footed, as Hudds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hudds is breathing heavily. Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet. Wolfe controlling Hudds's posture. Hudds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Hudds is fighting to break Wolfe's control of his arms but Wolfe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hudds trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2# Hudds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nice body kick from Wolfe.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Hudds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hudds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hudds wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy. Wolfe can't do much from the bottom here. Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudds off and has taken his back! Hudds turns into Wolfe and is now in his guard.
Hudds trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudds looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# 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 Cesar Wolfe will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hudds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2# Hudds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wolfe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wolfe is positioning himself well to prevent Hudds advancing to mount. #SUB2# Hudds is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolfe is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolfe is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Hudds sits in half guard. Wolfe has his hands clasped together around Hudds's back. He's all about the action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hudds misses with a looping right.#CL2# Hudds darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.#TD2# Hudds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hudds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hudds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hudds trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Hudds wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving. Wolfe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wolfe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Wolfe 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. Hudds postures up in Wolfe's guard and throws a big left but Wolfe blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Hudds has closed the distance and engaged Wolfe in a clinch.
#T3# Hudds looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Hudds breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Hudds 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.
Wolfe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hudds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Wolfe shoots in looking for a takedown. Hudds tries to sprawl out of it but Wolfe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hudds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Wolfe pushes Hudds up against the cage in a clinch. Wolfe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Hudds ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hudds no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4# Hudds looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudds, not yet. #SUB2# Hudds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hudds controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wolfe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Joshua Hudds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hudds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Hudds! |
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