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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Al Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense.
Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Rashid.
Al Rashid dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Al Rashid's head and hops out.
Al Rashid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denzel Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Al Rashid.#CL2#
Al Rashid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Al Rashid pulls Curry into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Rashid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curry is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Rashid holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry is looking to stand up but Al Rashid won't let him. #T1#
Curry stopping the sweep attempt from Al Rashid.
Curry trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry 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.
Curry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Curry throwing strikes from guard but Al Rashid blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Al Rashid has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Curry jumps guard.
#T2#
Al Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
Al Rashid advances position into side control!
Curry gets back to half guard.
Al Rashid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Curry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Al Rashid is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Curry to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Al Rashid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Rashid tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
Al Rashid postures up.
#SUB#
Curry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Rashid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Al Rashid controlling from the top position.
Al Rashid won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
Al Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curry is keeping the position for now.
Curry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Rashid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Rashid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Rashid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Rashid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Curry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Rashid is one step ahead there.
Al Rashid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Rashid fails with a takedown attempt.
Curry misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry tries for a takedown but Al Rashid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Rashid goes for a double leg but Curry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curry continues to drive forward.
Curry jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Al Rashid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalid Al Rashid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Curry shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Rashid sprawls well. He's pushed Curry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Al Rashid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Curry jumps guard but Al Rashid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curry tries to stall but Al Rashid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al Rashid can't get the takedown.
Curry tries to pull guard but Al Rashid won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Curry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Rashid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Al Rashid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Al Rashid has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Rashid wants to pass the guard but Curry is keeping the position.
Al Rashid stays in close to Curry's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Curry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Rashid is one step ahead there.
Al Rashid wants to pass the guard but Curry is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Rashid stopping the sweep attempt from Curry.
Al Rashid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Rashid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Rashid shoots for a double leg takedown but Curry sprawls well. He's pushed Al Rashid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Curry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Rashid takes a step back to recover.
Curry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Rashid.
Al Rashid is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Al Rashid. No joy for Curry on that attempt.
Curry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Rashid pinned against the cage. Al Rashid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Curry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curry is trying to pull guard but Al Rashid has him pressed against the cage.
Al Rashid prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Rashid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curry after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Curry successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Rashid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Rashid won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
Al Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curry is keeping the position for now.
Al Rashid keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Rashid trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Rashid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Rashid won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
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 Denzel Curry will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Al Rashid. Al Rashid maintains the clinch.
Curry wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Rashid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Curry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Curry drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curry is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Al Rashid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curry is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rashid will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Rashid wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Curry trying to control but Al Rashid is working from the bottom.
Al Rashid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Al Rashid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Rashid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Rashid sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Curry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Rashid working the ground and pound. #T2#
Curry is trying to improve his position.
Al Rashid controls the position.
Al Rashid is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Al Rashid stalls from top position.
Curry wants to control but Al Rashid postures up.
Al Rashid just content to control the position. #T3#
Curry can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Rashid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
An elbow from Al Rashid crashes against the mat.
Al Rashid misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Al Rashid trying to control the action but Curry is working from the bottom.
Al Rashid throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Rashid tries to move to full mount but Curry actually manages to regain half guard.
Curry wants to get back to his feet.
Curry is in trouble now - Al Rashid has advanced to mount! #T4#
Al Rashid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Rashid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curry tries to hold on but Al Rashid postures up.#SUB2#
Al Rashid jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Rashid staying calm.
Al Rashid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curry keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry dodges the ground and pound from Al Rashid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Rashid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Rashid 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Rashid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Osama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Riordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
O Riordan throws Osama to one side and escapes!
O Riordan closes the distance and clinches up with Osama, looking for a takedown. O Riordan pushes Osama against the cage but Osama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Riordan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osama but Osama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Riordan manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Riordan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osama pulls his leg out and moves away.
bigD Osama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan O Riordan.
Osama leaves O Riordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Riordan tries for a takedown but Osama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Osama closes the distance and clinches.
O Riordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osama walks away with a smile on his face. O Riordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Riordan shoots in for a takedown but Osama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Riordan tries for a takedown but Osama circles away easily
and Osama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1##CL#
Osama drives through and clinches with O Riordan against the cage.
O Riordan looking for a takedown.
O Riordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Riordan looks winded!#TD#
Osama has O Riordan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Osama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending O Riordan tumbling to the mat - Osama dives into O Riordan's guard.#SUB2#
O Riordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
O Riordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osama trying to control the position from guard on top but O Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
O Riordan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Osama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for subs off his back but Osama has passed one foot through into half guard.
O Riordan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
O Riordan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osama pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Riordan trying to control but Osama postures up.
O Riordan wants to improve his position but Osama is controlling well.
Osama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Riordan trying to control but Osama postures up.
#SUB2#
O Riordan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osama pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB#
Osama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Riordan trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Osama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Riordan sees it coming and defends easily.
O Riordan is looking for a sweep. Osama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Riordan is trying to maintain the position but Osama is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Riordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osama swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Riordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Osama, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
O Riordan gets tackled into the cage by Osama. Osama maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
bigD Osama dominated that round.
That's time! Osama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Riordan fails with a takedown attempt.
O Riordan shoots in and drives through. Osama sprawls well.
O Riordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Riordan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOsama.
bigD Osama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan O Riordan.#TD#
Osama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Riordan sprawls well initially but Osama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
bigD Osama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Riordan has hold of Osama's hands but Osama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O Riordan wants to control but Osama is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osama passes the guard and advances to mount!
O Riordan is breathing heavily.
O Riordan is squirming around, avoiding Osama's attempts to control the action.
Osama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Riordan on the ground.#T1#
O Riordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Riordan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on O Riordan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
O Riordan turns into Osama and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
O Riordan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Osama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Riordan has Osama in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Osama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Riordan keeping moving, preventing Osama from controlling successfully. #T2#
Osama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Riordan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Osama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
O Riordan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osama stacks O Riordan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osama!
Osama trying to control the position but O Riordan is working away. #T3#
O Riordan is looking to regain half guard here but Osama keeps moving and retains side control.
Osama gets to mount! O Riordan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Osama lands a couple of good shots and O Riordan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
O Riordan wants to control his opponent's hands but Osama gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on O Riordan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
O Riordan is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
O Riordan is trying to shake Osama off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Osama won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Osama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Riordan can do to turn this around?#T4##TD#
Osama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
O Riordan actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
bigD Osama dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Osama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Riordan sprawls well initially but Osama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Osama tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Riordan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osama trying to control from half guard but O Riordan is working away. #SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions off his back.
O Riordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osama trying to pass the guard but O Riordan defending well. #T1#
Osama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Riordan is not content to let Osama control the position.
O Riordan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
O Riordan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Riordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Riordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osama is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
O Riordan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
O Riordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Osama sprawls well. Osama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Riordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Osama feinted with a counter takedown.
O Riordan dives in and grabs Osama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osama pushes down on O Riordan's head and hops out.
Osama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Osama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Riordan.
bigD Osama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan O Riordan.#T3#
O Riordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Osama gets a clinch. #TD#
Osama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed O Riordan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Despite being in a bad position, O Riordan is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Osama trying to control momentarily.
Osama controlling well, preventing O Riordan from escaping the position.
#T4#
O Riordan keeps trying to improve his position.
Osama loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can O Riordan hold on?
Osama keeps control of the position as O Riordan tries to break free.
Osama is looking to control O Riordan but O Riordan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Osama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Riordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Riordan tries to roll but Osama sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Riordan trying to control but not successfully.
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!
O Riordan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Osama's guard. Nice work there by O Riordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
bigD Osama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osama 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bigD Osama! |
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