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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2025 |
#R1# Barajas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Showman as he jumps to the side. Barajas drops his hands for a split second and Showman immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Barajas face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Showman follows up with a right hand that knocks Barajas into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jax Showman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2025 |
#R1# Madden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moreno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moreno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Madden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moreno to score an easy takedown into full guard. Moreno wants to pass the guard but Madden is keeping the position. Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Madden's guard. Madden wants to get back to full guard but Moreno has passed into side control. Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreno on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy. Moreno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Madden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Madden can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Moreno controls the position from side control. Moreno in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2# Moreno tries for a kimura but Madden is defending well. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moreno advances to mount. Moreno content just to control the position here. #T3# Madden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Madden wants to try and get back to his feet. Moreno lands a big shot there that rocks Madden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moreno looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Madden has left one of his arms exposed and Moreno doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Madden screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Moreno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2025 |
#R1# Jones tries to clinch there but Mccann circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Mccann moves into the clinch. Jones is working for takedown but Mccann is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mccann misses with a head kick.
#CL# Mccann darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccann avoids it really well and circles away. Leonidas Mccann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccann. Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jones moves in looking to clinch but Mccann pushes him off. Brad Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Mccann. #CUT#It looks like Brad Jones has been cut. Mccann misses with a body kick. Mccann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mccann. Mccann throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Mccann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccann circles away. Mccann thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.#CL# Mccann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Mccann tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Mccann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Mccann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Mccann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccann pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crunch! Mccann slams his shin into Jones's torso.#T3# Mccann throws a one two combo.
#CL# Mccann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mccann is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Knees in the clinch landing for Mccann.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4# Jones blocks an elbow strike from Mccann.
#BC# Mccann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mccann tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccann defends it well. Mccann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Jones clinches. Knees to the body from Mccann.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mccann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mccann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jones looks winded!#BC# Mccann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccann looks to clinch and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Mccann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccann is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Mccann dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brad Jones's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mccann throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Mccann closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC# Mccann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccann leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mccann doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##CL# Mccann rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage. Leonidas Mccann has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mccann being controlled against the cage.#BC# Mccann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones tries to clinch up. As Jones looks to move away, Mccann throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way. Mccann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Leonidas Mccann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Jones. Mccann shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Mccann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mccann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Mccann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Mccann seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mccann misses with a wild combination.
Mccann sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Mccann avoids it this time.#CL2# Jones clinches up with Mccann and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mccann gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mccann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL# Mccann gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jones avoiding damage as Mccann throws knees to the body.
Jones has Mccann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mccann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mccann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Mccann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jones is trying to pull guard but Mccann has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Mccann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mccann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mccann.
Mccann misses with a head kick.
Leonidas Mccann is winning the standup battle so far. A low kick lands for Jones.
#T4# Mccann goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Mccann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mccann stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones is breathing heavily. Mccann avoiding damage.
#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccann swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Jones darts in and clinches Mccann up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Mccann dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brad Jones's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Mccann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Mccann ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mccann tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Mccann manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Mccann, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones shoots in for a double leg but Mccann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mccann swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccann slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. Leonidas Mccann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Jones. Jab by Mccann.#T1# Mccann scores with a head kick.
Mccann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mccann.
#CL# Mccann rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Mccann manages to break the clinch.
Mccann throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Mccann throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Mccann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccann defends it nicely. Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Brad Jones's cut even more.#CL# Mccann clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Mccann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mccann throws a head kick that misses. Nice body kick there by Mccann.#T3##CL# Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mccann. Mccann maintains the clinch. #BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Mccann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones has Mccann pressed against the cage.
Mccann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mccann is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Jones tries to pull guard but Mccann forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mccann scores with a shoulder strike. Mccann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around? Jones is trying to push Mccann away but Mccann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jones wants a takedown.
A short right from Mccann. Jones trying to stall but Mccann improves his position.
Mccann is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mccann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonidas Mccann showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mccann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Mccann! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2025 |
#R1# Akonia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Moreno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Akonia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moreno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akonia misses with a wild combination.
Akonia fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Akonia instigates a clinch. Akonia throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno. Akonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moreno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akonia prevents it.
Moreno is looking for a takedown. Akonia is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akonia down to the mat. Akonia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Francisco Akonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Moreno. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akonia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moreno with the counter takedown but Akonia avoids it easily. Akonia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Akonia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice takedown defense from Akonia. No joy for Moreno on that attempt. Akonia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Akonia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreno paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Akonia throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Akonia wants to get back to his feet. Akonia tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg. Ground and pound from Moreno. Moreno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Moreno is trying for a kimura here. Akonia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Moreno wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Moreno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2025 |
#R1# Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barajas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Danga de danga de dang - Pitt scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Kyle Barajas has been cut. Barajas circles away from the clinch attempt and Barajas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Barajas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barajas showed some decent athleticism there. Pitt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pitt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1# Barajas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES# Pitt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barajas is on him like a limpet, forcing Pitt back against the cage.#TD# Pitt pulls guard effortlessly. Pitt wants to stand and escape but Barajas is having none of it. Pitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Barajas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Barajas wants to stand but Pitt has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barajas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Barajas stops Pitt from standing up. Barajas chips away with some ground and pound. Barajas working some strikes from top position. Pitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Pitt wants to stand but Barajas is controlling the position. Barajas throws an elbow that misses. Pitt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barajas's guard. Nice move by Pitt!#REVR# Pitt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barajas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Barajas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Pitt looking to pass the guard. Barajas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##ES2# Barajas pushes Pitt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Pitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barajas circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Barajas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Barajas wants to free his trapped foot but Pitt is holding on for dear life with his legs. Barajas controlling the pace. #ES# Pitt has one foot on Barajas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Barajas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barajas showed some decent athleticism there. This has been an exciting period of action! Barajas is controlling the pace.
Pitt is breathing heavily.#T4# Barajas scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Barajas throwing shots but Pitt is blocking nicely. Pitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barajas. Barajas working the head and body with strikes. Barajas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Barajas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Barajas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kyle Barajas's cut. That's time! Pitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Pitt fakes the leg kick and cracks Barajas in the body. Pitt throws a right and a left that Barajas avoids nicely. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Pitt enables Barajas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pitt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Barajas works over Pitt with some ground and pound from guard.#ES# Pitt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barajas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Barajas counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Barajas stays in close to Pitt's body and controls the position. Barajas looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Barajas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pitt dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1# Pitt wants to stand but Barajas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Pitt stands up over Barajas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pitt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pitt stopping the sweep attempt from Barajas.#SUB2# Barajas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitt defends well. Barajas 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.#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. Barajas is adopting a defensive guard. Pitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barajas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barajas wants to stand and escape but Pitt is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Barajas gets a double leg takedown into Pitt's guard. Barajas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitt is retaining full guard. #T3# Barajas trying to control but Pitt is working from the bottom. Kyle Barajas has got the better of the ground game so far. Barajas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Barajas trying to control but Pitt is working from the bottom. Pitt pulls Barajas in to control the position. Pitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barajas controls the pace. Pitt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barajas is controlling him. Barajas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# 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. Pitt being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Barajas circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Barajas has Pitt up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Barajas tightens his grip and picks Pitt up, before dumping him to the ground. Pitt manages to land in guard. Barajas controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pitt wants to get back to his feet but Barajas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Barajas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kyle Barajas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Pitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Barajas moves into the clinch. Barajas is trying to force a seperation but Pitt has the dominant position.#TD2# Barajas pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Barajas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pitt uses it to pass to side control.
Barajas tries to buck Pitt off but Pitt is having none of it. Barajas struggling a bit here. Pitt grinds an elbow into Barajas's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barajas tries to improve position but can't. Pitt landing strikes. Barajas throws a few strikes from the bottom but Pitt takes advantage and mounts! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Pitt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barajas manages to avoid the submission attempt. Barajas tries to bench press Pitt off him but Pitt keeps the position. Pitt trying to control the position but Barajas is working away. #SUB# Pitt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barajas, who protects the arm well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pitt misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Pitt prevents Barajas from escaping the position.#SUB# Pitt is trying to get an arm triangle but Barajas is defending well. #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. Barajas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pitt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Barajas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pitt prevents Barajas from getting the reversal. Barajas holds on to Pitt around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks. Pitt prevents Barajas from getting the reversal. Pitt throwing strikes here but Barajas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3# Barajas is looking to get to half guard. Pitt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barajas's face.
Barajas wants to control but Pitt is having none of it. Barajas is looking to improve his position but Pitt isn't that keen on the idea. Pitt tries to control but Barajas wriggling away. #T4# Barajas blocking the ground and pound. Barajas is working to get back to half guard.
Pitt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barajas?
Barajas working to try and regain half guard.
Pitt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barajas's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barajas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pitt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Oko Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kyle Barajas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pitt unloads with some shots from mount but Barajas bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight! Oko Pitt showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barajas 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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