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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holloway is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Axel slows down the pace here.
Holloway stalling in the clinch but Axel improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Axel breaks from the clinch.
Axel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Axel persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Axel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Axel gets a double leg takedown into Holloway's guard.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Holloway has his foot on Axel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Axel works his way back into a safe position though.
Axel throws a big right hand that misses.
Axel passes Holloway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Axel moves into full mount! Holloway won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Holloway really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Axel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holloway to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holloway shrugs it off.
Axel controlling from mount.
Axel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Axel looking to finish with strikes here!
Axel tries to control but Holloway wriggling away. #T3#
Axel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holloway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Axel on the ground.
Holloway tries to improve his position but instead Axel has taken his back!
Holloway covering up well under a series of strikes from Axel. #SUB2#
Axel tightening his grip on Holloway, looking for the choke.
Holloway is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Axel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Axel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holloway is looking for a way out.
Holloway just trying to survive but Axel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Axel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet but Axel has full control of the position and if anything, Holloway has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Axel tries to get the hooks in deep but Holloway pushed the leg off.
Axel missing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Axel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Axel clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway avoiding damage as Axel throws knees to the body.
Holloway tries to circle away but Axel has him pinned against the cage.
Holloway wants to get back to striking at distance but Axel won't allow it.
Holloway is trying to break free.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Axel looking to stall.
Axel tries to stall but Holloway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holloway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Axel prevents it.
#TD2#
Axel has clasped his hands together around Holloway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Holloway throws Axel to one side and escapes!#T1#
Dustin Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Axel up against the cage.#BC2#
Axel breaks the clinch.
Axel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.
Holloway fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holloway shoots in but Axel avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Axel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Holloway stops a takedown attempt from Axel.
Axel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Axel lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Axel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Axel controlling Holloway's posture.
Axel trying to keep a closed guard but Holloway is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Holloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axel is keeping the position for now.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Axel keeps moving.
Axel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axel wants to get back to his feet but Holloway is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to improve position, pressing down on Axel's thigh with his hand. Axel seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Holloway paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Holloway's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Axel picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micky Axel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Du Plessis feints and as Benson raises his hands in defense, Du Plessis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Du Plessis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Du Plessis wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Du Plessis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Du Plessis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Du Plessis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Du Plessis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Du Plessis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Du Plessis is looking to stand up but Benson won't let him. #T1#
Du Plessis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benson looks winded!
Du Plessis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Du Plessis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Du Plessis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Du Plessis advances to half guard.
Du Plessis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benson!
Du Plessis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Du Plessis dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Du Plessis prevents Benson from getting the reversal.
Du Plessis 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.
Du Plessis is landing with some decent strikes but Benson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Du Plessis looking to isolate an arm here. Benson doesn't see it coming and as Du Plessis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Du Plessis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Du Plessis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wash's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wash keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wash trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wash working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wash.
Wash throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wash is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Wash keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merab Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wash sprawls well. Wash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wash off to one side.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wash somewhat.
Wash looks winded!#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Wash stops Nurmagomedov from passing to mount.
Wash being controlled for a moment.
Wash has one of Nurmagomedov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wash is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
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.
Wash struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wash is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wash some visible discomfort.
Wash avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wash has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Nurmagomedov dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wash's half guard.
Wash wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Wash is blocking nicely.
Wash trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Wash controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wash missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Wash is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagomedov. No joy for Wash on that attempt.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Wash moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Wash is trying to stall.
Wash wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Wash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Wash with that takedown attempt.
Merab Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.#TD#
Wash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Wash's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Wash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wash is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wash wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wash manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Wash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Wash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Nurmagomedov is going to stand back up.
Wash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wash manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Nurmagomedov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wash shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Wash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wash tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wash is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Wash defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Wash wants to get back to his feet.
Wash gets full guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Wash shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wash fails to land the takedown.
Merab Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Wash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2##TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wash tries to kick Nurmagomedov off in order to stand up. Nurmagomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Wash is keeping him busy.
Wash pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wash is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Wash is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Wash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Wash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Wash is keeping him busy.
Wash is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Wash is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Wash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wash is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wash actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merab Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merab Nurmagomedov! |
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