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Event:
USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Godfrey clinches up against the cage.
Godfrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Manley.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Godfrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Godfrey misses with a knee strike.
Godfrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manley looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Manley on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Godfrey.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley scores with a shot to the side of Godfrey's head.
Manley blocking some punches.
Manley tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from Manley.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Manley tries to throw a body punch but Godfrey avoids it by throwing Manley back against the cage.
Manley throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey looking to throw knees to the head but Manley is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Manley.
Godfrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manley taking a breather.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley lands a nice uppercut.
Godfrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Manley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godfrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Manley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manley.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Godfrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manley's brow.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Godfrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Manley prevents a body shot from Godfrey.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Godfrey throws an elbow but misses.
Manley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey tries to throw a body punch but Manley avoids it by throwing Godfrey back against the cage.
Manley working aggressively here.
Godfrey lands with a light punch inside.
Godfrey lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Manley.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey prevents a body shot from Manley.
Godfrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manley's elbow.
Godfrey lands a nice uppercut.
Manley has Godfrey pushed against the cage.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Godfrey.
Manley cracks Godfrey with a nice body shot.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Godfrey.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Godfrey.
Manley pushes Godfrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godfrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godfrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manley takes a shot to the head.
Godfrey can't find room to land a body shot as Manley controls the action.
Godfrey misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Godfrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Manley controls his hands.
Manley pushes Godfrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godfrey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Manley tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley blocks an elbow strike.
Godfrey misses with a punch to the body.
Godfrey lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey looking to throw knees to the head but Manley is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Godfrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godfrey.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Manley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manley.
Manley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Manley tries to tie him up.
Godfrey lands a left hand.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
Godfrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Godfrey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Manley.
Manley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey is working Manley over against the cage.
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Godfrey 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.
#R2##CL2#
Godfrey has Manley up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Godfrey.
Manley lands with a left to the head.
Manley blocks an elbow strike.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Manley stalling the fight.
Manley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godfrey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manleys head.
Godfrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manley backwards.
Godfrey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godfrey digs a right hand into Manley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manley's gas tank.
Godfrey lands an elbow inside that Manley shrugs off.
Manley lands with a left to the head.
Godfrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manley blocks it with crossed arms.
Godfrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Manley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godfrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey digs a right hand into Manley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manley's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manley. #T1#
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manley avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Godfrey fails to land.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godfrey.
Manley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godfrey.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Manley tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godfrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the head but Manley blocks with his arms.
Godfrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley misses with a punch on the inside.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but Manley blocks it.
#T2#
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godfrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manley lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Godfrey throws an elbow but misses.
Godfrey gets through Manley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manley tries to throw a body punch but Godfrey avoids it by throwing Manley back against the cage.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godfrey misses with a knee strike.
Godfrey misses with a punch to the body.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Godfrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godfrey digs a right hand into Manley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manley's gas tank.
Manley misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Godfrey fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Manley scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Manley.
Godfrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Godfrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey lands a shot to the body.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Godfrey prevents a body shot from Manley.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godfrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
Godfrey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manley or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manley.
Godfrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Manley lands an uppercut.
Manley gets through Godfrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manley working aggressively here.
Godfrey tries to throw a body punch but Manley avoids it by throwing Godfrey back against the cage.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godfrey lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Manley.
Godfrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godfrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Godfrey fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Godfrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Godfrey blocks a body shot from Manley.
Manley scores with a shoulder strike.
Godfrey lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Godfrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Manley misses.
Jab by Godfrey.#CL2#
Godfrey clinches up against the cage.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manley is defending well for now.
Godfrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manley avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
Manley scores with a hook to the body.
Godfrey lands a knee to the head.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manley taking a breather.
Godfrey misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manley.
Godfrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Godfrey crunches a lovely knee into Manley's ribcage.
Manley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manley blocks an uppercut.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Godfrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manley blocks it with crossed arms.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godfrey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manley.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Manley.
Manley blocking some punches.
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manley.
Manley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Godfrey working aggressively here.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
Manley tries to stall but Godfrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manley takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Manley.
Godfrey tries to work over Manley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Godfrey on the inside.
Manley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
Godfrey lands with a light punch inside.
Godfrey presses Manley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Godfrey lands with a left to the head.
Manley blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Manley is trying to maintain a safe position but Godfrey gets an underhook and turns Manley into the cage.
Godfrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godfrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey lands an uppercut.
Godfrey misses with a body punch.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manley avoids it.
A short left from Godfrey.
Godfrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Manley blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey. #T3#
Manley throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Manley on the inside.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
Manley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godfrey is working Manley over against the cage.
Godfrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manley tries to work over Godfrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godfrey.
Godfrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Godfrey tries to throw a body punch but Manley avoids it by throwing Godfrey back against the cage.
Manley avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Stalling in the clinch from Manley.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manley stalling in the clinch but Godfrey improves position. #T4#
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Manley.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Manley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godfrey's elbow.
Manley lands a nice uppercut.
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
Godfrey lands an uppercut.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manley backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manley.
Huey Manley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Godfrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Godfrey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!
An out of breath Bobby Godfrey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Manley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Beddoe clinches up against the cage.
Manley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beddoe misses with a body punch.
Manley lands with a short shot to the head.
Manley struggles to land a body shot inside as Beddoe controls his hands.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manley controls his hands.
Manley blocking some punches.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe. #BC#
Beddoe breaks the clinch.
Manley cracks Beddoe with a good jab.#CL#
Beddoe clinches up against the cage.
Manley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Manley.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley misses with a body punch.
Manley misses with a body punch.
Beddoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manley throws an overhand right that lands on Beddoe's shoulder, as Beddoe tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
No joy there for Beddoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beddoe misses with a hook
and Manley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beddoe's knee momentarily.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Manley flicks out a counter leg kick but Beddoe steps away.
Beddoe lands an overhand right.
No luck for Beddoe with that takedown attempt.
As Beddoe backs off Manley throws a huge counter combo but Beddoe manages to avoid it all.
Beddoe checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Beddoe misses its intended target.
Manley throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.
Huey Manley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manley misses with a low kick.
Beddoe misses with a wild body shot.
Beddoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Beddoe shoots in but Manley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manley.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Manley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Manley throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Beddoe.
Manley misses with a left hand
and Beddoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manley! But no joy.#T3##CL#
Beddoe clinches.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddoes head.
Manley misses with a punch to the body.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manley controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Manley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley lands a shoulder strike.
Beddoe avoiding damage.
Beddoe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manley.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beddoe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manley can turn it around.
Manley misses with some punches.
Manley blocking some punches.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Beddoe controls the action.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Manley.
A short right from Manley.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddoe.
Beddoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Manley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Beddoe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manley trying to control the position but instead, Beddoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manley into the cage.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Manley avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beddoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manley throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beddoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beddoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Beddoe there.
Beddoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Beddoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Manley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Beddoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manley's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beddoe counters with a straight right hand.
Beddoe throws a jab when Manley was well out of range.
Beddoe misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Beddoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manley counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Beddoe instigates a clinch.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley digs a right hand underneath Beddoe's ribcage. Beddoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manley gets through Beddoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Manley misses with a punch on the inside.
Manley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beddoe.
Beddoe wants to break free but Manley has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manley.
A nice left hand lands by Manley.
Manley tries to work over Beddoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manley prevents a body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Beddoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Manley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley working aggressively here.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Manley.
Manley pushes Beddoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Manley.
Beddoe tries to work over Manley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Beddoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beddoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manley under the eye.
Beddoe misses with a wild body shot.
Manley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley misses with a body kick.
Manley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beddoe throws out a loose jab but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddoe scores with a jab. Manley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Manley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manley looks to land a body kick but Beddoe moved away.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a really nice looking cross but Manley seems unphased.
#CL#
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches.
Beddoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Manley.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manley throws a head punch that misses.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huey Manley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beddoe trying to stall but Manley improves his position.
#T4#
Manley lands a hook that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Manley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beddoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beddoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Manley.
Beddoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley lands a nice uppercut.
Beddoe lands a left hand.
Manley lands a right hand.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Beddoe is trying to break the clinch but Manley has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Beddoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manley slips a jab from Beddoe.
Beddoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Beddoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manley slips under a jab from Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Manley's head but Manley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Manley misses.
Manley throws out a leg kick but Beddoe moves out of range and Manley only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddoe as he connects with a hook.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Manley throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Beddoe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Beddoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beddoe throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Manley counters with a left and a right that hurts Beddoe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Manley jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Beddoe is rocked!
Manley drops a big elbow. That's hurt Beddoe! More shots from Manley and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
A very excited looking Huey Manley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Holmgang 17
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Manley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffiths pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manley throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manley is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths is looking to slow Manley down with leg kicks.
Manley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##TD2#
Manley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griffiths controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffiths manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffiths looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffiths, not yet.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffiths works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
Griffiths looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffiths, not yet.
Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manley postures up in Griffiths's guard and throws a big left but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Manley 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.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffiths's head.
Manley chips away with some ground and pound.
Manley scoring with some ground and pound.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manley is looking to pass into half guard but Griffiths pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Griffiths is in guard.#REVR#
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manley 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.
Manley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manley controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself. #T3#
Griffiths controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manley is trying to keep Griffiths in close.
Manley wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Manley saw that one coming.
Manley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffiths.
Manley needs to keep his hands up - Griffiths had a free shot at his head there.
Manley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manley circles away.
Manley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
Manley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manley moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Manley is avoiding it.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manley can pounce on him.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manley throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manley circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffiths lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffiths cracks Manley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Griffiths connects with the punch.
Manley looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Griffiths takes the fight into the clinch.
Manley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Manley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Manley trying to control the position but instead, Griffiths has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manley into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manley's efforts to push away.#BC#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephen Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Manley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Manley blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Manley checks the leg kick.
Griffiths jabs Manley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Manley throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Manley moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Manley knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Griffiths displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffiths tries to avoid it but Manley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffiths to the ground. Griffiths escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Manley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Manley ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Griffiths. No joy for Manley on that attempt.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Manley.
Manley throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Manley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths dives in for a single leg takedown but Manley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#T4#
Manley slips a jab and a cross from Griffiths.
Manley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Manley's head back.
#CL#
Griffiths instigates a clinch. #TD#
Griffiths jumps guard and drags Manley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffiths has wrist control.
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manley throws an elbow that misses. Griffiths uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manley's guard. Nice move by Griffiths!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manley throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Manley throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Manley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manley down.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths has a takedown stuffed.
Manley with the counter takedown but Griffiths avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley blocks a jab.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manley. That did some damage!
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manley doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffiths was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffiths trying to control the action but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffiths is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffiths trying to control the action but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley is trying to control Griffiths's posture but Griffiths avoids it.
Stephen Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A control attempt from Manley but he's now mounted!
Manley tries to hold on but Griffiths postures up.
Manley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffiths controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Griffiths trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manley tries to hold on but Griffiths postures up.
Manley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Manley tries to roll but Griffiths sticks to his back.
Manley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Griffiths is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manley for a finish.
Manley is in bad spot here.
Manley trying to control the position but Griffiths manages to sink in the hooks.
Griffiths controlling well, preventing Manley from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Griffiths is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manley wants to get back to his feet.
Huey Manley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths keeps control of the position as Manley tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Griffiths!
A very excited looking Stephen Griffiths made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Holmgang 9
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manley shoots and misses
and Newton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Manley counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Manley tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.
Manley wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manley looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Newton throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Manley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Newton postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley working Newton over with strikes.
Manley working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manley lands a nice short elbow.
Manley working Newton over with strikes.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple. #ROC#
Newton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Manley lands a big elbow - Newton is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Manley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
In defeat, Christopher Newton stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will retire when the contract expire'.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley throws a chopping leg kick but Karlsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manley. Manley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karlsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manley misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Manley.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manley is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Manley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Manley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manley shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Manley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Manley is out of range.
Manley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manley throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Manley drives through with a takedown into Karlsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manley postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley stands and throws Karlsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karlsson tries to buck Manley off but Manley is having none of it.
Manley wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Manley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karlsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manley 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.
Manley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson is not content to let Manley control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karlsson down.
Karlsson is trying to improve his position.
Manley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Manley lands a nice forearm strike.
Karlsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Manley working the head with strikes.
Manley wants to take a breather but Karlsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Manley. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.#SUB2#
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manley defends it easily.
Manley looking to pass the guard.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley passes Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karlsson wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley. #SUB2#
Karlsson actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley 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#
Manley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Manley throws a leg kick that misses.
Manley shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Manley throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley attempts a counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Manley shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Manley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley landing with the ground and pound.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
Manley is working Karlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Manley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huey Manley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manley is in close to Karlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Karlsson controls Manley momentarily but Manley frees himself.
Manley lands a couple of digs.
Manley trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Karlsson is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Manley stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson controls Manley momentarily but Manley frees himself.
Manley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Karlsson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 50
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Haas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manley's sensitive parts.
Manley closes the distance and clinches up with Haas, looking for a takedown. Manley pushes Haas against the cage but Haas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manley connects with a high kick.
Nice shot lands for Haas.
Manley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Manley takes one to the side of the head.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haas throws the left hand but Manley avoids the punch easily.
Haas lands with an uppercut that bounces Manley off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Manley ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haas thows a leg kick but Manley checks it #TD2#
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haas!
Manley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haas regains half guard, as Manley was trying to land strikes.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Haas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haas is trying to maintain the position but Manley is very close to passing his half guard.
Haas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haas defending well though.
Haas is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Manley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haas is trying to get back to full guard.
Haas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Manley trying to mount his opponent but Haas defends it.
Haas gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley 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.
Manley looking to pass the guard.
Haas keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Haas's brow.
Haas trying to keep a closed guard but Manley is proving a slippery customer.
Haas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Haas as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Haas misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haas cracks Manley with an open hand slap.
Manley defending well as Haas loads up on a big left hand.
Haas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manley's head.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Haas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manley is able to avoid easily.
Haas misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haas!
Haas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manley off and has taken his back!
Haas biding his time, controlling Manley.
Manley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haas works his way into side control.
Manley tries to buck Haas off but Haas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vaas Haas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manley blocks a low kick nicely.
Manley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manley postures up in Haas's guard and throws a big left but Haas blocks it.
Manley won't allow Haas to sweep him here.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haas is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Haas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Manley wants to control from the top but Haas keeps moving.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manley is one step ahead there.
Haas is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
Haas is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haas working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manley pushes Haas away with a front kick.
Manley moves out of range of the strikes.
Manley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haas defends it well.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Haas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Haas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haas looks to land a body kick but Manley moved away.
Manley throws a leg kick
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manley throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Manley slips a jab from Haas.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manley was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
Manley misses with a leg kick.
Haas misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Huey Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley. #T3#
Manley wants to take a breather but Haas is having none of it.
Manley thows a huge punch but Haas dodges it nicely.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haas is concentrating on defense, preventing Manley from advancing position.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley thows a huge punch but Haas dodges it nicely.
Haas is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haas is not content to let Manley control the position.
Haas tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manley.
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Haas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manley misses with a low kick as Haas jumps back.
Good leg kick by Manley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Haas coming out on top.
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manley tries to work over Haas's front leg with a kick but Haas checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Haas blocks the low kick.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Manley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manley lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Haas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Haas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Haas's brow.
Haas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haas looking for a sweep. Not yet Haas, not yet.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Haas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Haas has wrist control.
Manley distracts Haas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Haas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaas Haas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Manley throws a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Manley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Haas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haas sprawls well. Haas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manley gets slowly back to his feet.
Haas is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Manley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Manley throws a head kick but Haas moves out of range.
Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Manley avoids it.
Haas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manley.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Haas.
Manley avoids the body shot from Haas.
Haas scores with a jab. Manley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manley lands a leg kick that knocks Haas off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haas.
Manley misses with a head kick.
Manley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley. #T4#
Haas connects with the punch.
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
Haas is looking to counter punch.
Manley moves out of range of the body kick from Haas.
Vaas Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haas connects with a right hand. Manley shakes it off.
Haas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Manley is predictable there
and Haas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haas throws a head kick that Manley semi-blocks.
Manley blocks a jab.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaas Haas is winning the standup battle so far.
Haas lands an overhand right.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Manley darts in looking for a takedown but Haas gets double underhooks and turns Manley into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaas Haas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaas Haas!
Vaas Haas very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Manley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Manley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swagger darts in looking for a takedown but Manley gets double underhooks and turns Swagger into the cage.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manley looking for a sweep. Not yet Manley, not yet.
Manley is adopting a defensive guard.
Manley trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Manley has control of Swagger's left arm, preventing Swagger from doing any damage.
Manley 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.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger 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.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it. #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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manley holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swagger trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manley is defended easily by Swagger.
Swagger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manley is able to avoid easily.
Manley checks a leg kick.
Swagger throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swagger tries a low kick but Manley avoids it.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Swagger throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manley throws an elbow but Swagger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swagger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manley wants to stand but Swagger has his arm trapped.
Swagger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Swagger's temple.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Swagger's hands, connecting with Swagger's forehead.#SUB#
Swagger actively working from the bottom here.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
#T4#
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swagger controlling the position well.
Swagger gets back to full guard.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manley cracks Swagger with a solid left hand.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Swagger being controlled here momentarily.
Manley is trying to keep Swagger in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huey Manley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Manley.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manley.#TD#
Swagger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Swagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swagger landing a few strikes.
Manley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manley is looking for a sweep.
Swagger working the ground and pound.
Swagger working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Manley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Manley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley 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.
Manley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swagger off and has taken his back!
Swagger covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Swagger turns into Manley and is now in his guard.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully. #T2#
Manley pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Manley wants to sweep but no luck.
Swagger prevents Manley from getting back to his feet.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger advances to half guard.
Manley is trying is best to control the position here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swagger working Manley over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Swagger seems content to control.
Swagger wants to take a breather but Manley is having none of it.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Swagger prevents Manley from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley tries to improve position but can't.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manley is trying to escape the position but Swagger is controlling the position. #T4#
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swagger working the ground and pound from side control.
Manley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manley defending against the ground and pound.
Swagger is chipping away with strikes.
Swagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manley keeps working.
Manley is trying to get back to half guard.
Manley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Swagger working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Manley's body.
Manley has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Swagger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manley sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Manley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley moves into full guard.
Manley wants to improve his position but instead Swagger has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Manley is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Swagger is trying to control the action in half guard but Manley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swagger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swagger moves into full mount! Manley won't be happy about that!
Manley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Swagger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swagger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Manley really wants to buck Swagger off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swagger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swagger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manley hang on?
Manley is desperately trying to improve his position but Swagger has a good base and remains in mount.
Manley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger prevents Manley from getting the reversal.
Swagger lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Swagger.
Manley wants to hold on but Swagger pushes him away.
Manley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Manley is rocked!
Swagger postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Manley is out cold - huge knockout for Swagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger is the new middleweight champion!
Wily Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Manley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Wily Swagger has been cut.
We've been informed that Manley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Swagger takes a swing at Manley's ribcage but misses.
Manley scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Manley gets caught flat footed, as Swagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manley keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Manley trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger slows the pace down in half guard.
Manley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Manley is trying to maintain the position but Swagger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Manley controlling the position for now.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Swagger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swagger'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.
Swagger working over Manley with some ground and pound. Manley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swagger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swagger working over Manley with some ground and pound. Manley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Swagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Manley trying to control from the bottom.
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manley's head.
Manley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swagger is working away from the top position though.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Manley is working away.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Manley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swagger won't allow Manley to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manley trying to control the position here.
Swagger is in close to Manley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger 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.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
Swagger advances position into side control!
Manley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manley is pushing Swagger's head away, looking to escape. Swagger manages to hold on to the position though.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
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#
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Swagger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manley to the mat! Manley manages to get full guard.
Manley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swagger dives into side control.
#REVB#
Manley manages to get back to half guard.
Swagger is keen to just control but Manley is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley wants to control but Swagger is keeping busy.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
#T1#
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Swagger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manley is holding on to half guard well.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots but Manley is blocking nicely.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Swagger controlling the action here.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
Swagger is trying to control. Manley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but Manley defending well. #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.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Swagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manley defending well though.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Manley is trying to control but can't.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Swagger lands strikes from half guard.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Manley is defending well.
Swagger lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swagger is trying to control. Manley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Swagger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manley is trying to control but can't.
Manley wants to get back to his feet.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
#T4#
Manley is positioning himself well to prevent Swagger advancing to mount.
Swagger is thwarting Manley's attempts to control the position.
Swagger is nestled in close to Manley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manley defending well though. #SUB#
Swagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manley sees it coming and defends easily.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Manley is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Manley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manley controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
That's time! Swagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Swagger misses.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manley moves out of range of the strikes.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swagger shoots for a double leg takedown but Manley sprawls well. He's pushed Swagger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley lands a front kick.
Manley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Swagger shoots for a double leg takedown but Manley sprawls well. He's pushed Swagger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Swagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Manley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manley is fending him off so far but Swagger persists. Nope, Manley circles away and we're back to standing.
Manley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swagger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manley defends well and Swagger ends up having to push Manley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swagger will feel that in the morning.
Swagger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manley but Manley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Manley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swagger misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swagger throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Swagger is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manley throws a strike but Swagger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swagger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manley has managed to get both his arms back between Swagger's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Swagger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manley is controlling Swagger's posture.
Swagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving. #T4#
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Swagger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger tries to roll over but Manley keeps him under control.
Manley controlling the pace.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swagger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swagger gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Swagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manley.
Swagger misses with a head kick.
Swagger shoots in looking for a takedown but Manley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swagger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swagger defends it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manley - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manley. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manley as he avoids it easily.
Manley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Manley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swagger is trying to defend but Manley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swagger wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swagger trying to control here.
#T1#
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Swagger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manley is trying to control. Swagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
Swagger trying to control here.
Manley thows a huge punch but Swagger dodges it nicely.
Manley prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Swagger gets full guard.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Swagger wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Swagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manley is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swagger 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.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger trying to control the position.
#T3#
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley works over Swagger with some ground and pound from guard.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Manley defends easily.
Manley scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Swagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Swagger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swagger is keeping the position for now.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. #REVR#
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manley wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment.
Swagger looking to sit in guard and control but Manley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Swagger connects with a single shot there.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Manley moves out of range easily.
Swagger throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manley is looking to advance position but Swagger won't allow it.
Swagger is staying active underneath Manley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swagger is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swagger's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swagger manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Swagger working for a triangle but Manley defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manley preventing the sweep.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment.
Swagger is fighting to break Manley's control of his arms but Manley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Manley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Swagger trying to control here.
#T3#
Swagger regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Manley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manley tries to stand but Swagger is controlling from the bottom.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swagger is keeping the position for now.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swagger's head.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manley wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swagger is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Manley blocks nicely.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Manley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huey Manley.
I think Manley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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