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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Manchu scores with a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Manchu won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Rogers is controlling Manchu's posture.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchu's guard. #REVR#
Manchu being controlled here, momentarily.
Manchu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manchu wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manchu!
Rogers controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manchu for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manchu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rogers has taken his back.
Rogers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu wants to control his opponent's hands but Rogers gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Manchu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Manchu getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manchu pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manchu in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manchu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers is pulling down on Manchu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manchu, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers 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#
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Manchu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Rogers controlling the action here.
Manchu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manchu won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Manchu defends the submission attempt.
Rogers controlling the pace. #T3#
Rogers passes to side control. #SUB#
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rogers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rogers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manchu's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers'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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manchu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers tries to counter by clinching up but Manchu breaks away and moves out of range.
Manchu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into Manchu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers passes Manchu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Manchu is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manchu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers is pressing down on Manchu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manchu is holding on for now.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manchu won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers works his way into full mount!
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers continues to stall.#T3#
Rogers moves to the back position. #SUB#
Manchu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogers.
Rogers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Rogers.#T4##SUB#
Rogers has got one arm under Manchu's chin. This could be trouble... Manchu trying to control the other hand but Rogers gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Manchu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manchu.
Manchu fails with a takedown attempt.
McDirk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Manchu drives through with a takedown into McDirk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
McDirk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manchu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Manchu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDirk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu is working for takedown but McDirk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manchu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDirk is defending well.
McDirk stops a takedown attempt from Manchu.
#BC2#
McDirk breaks from the clinch.
Manchu throws a head kick but McDirk moves out of range.
McDirk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDirk stuns Manchu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
McDirk's corner calls for a 1-2. McDirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ling Manchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDirk throws a series of punches but Manchu avoids them all with ease.
McDirk lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by McDirk. Beautiful body shot.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manchu was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
Manchu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDirk.
McDirk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manchu has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Manchu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manchu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDirk.
Dirk McDirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
McDirk lands a left and a right that send Manchu crashing to the mat, dazed. McDirk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Manchu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDirk dances in with a quick combination. Manchu is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McDirk snaps Manchu's head back. Manchu stumbles backwards against the cage. McDirk steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Manchu's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Manchu just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dirk McDirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Manchu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pack!
Pack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu wants to control but Pack is keeping him busy.
Pack is trying to get back to half guard.
Manchu scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pack takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manchu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've been hearing that Manchu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Manchu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pack keeps working.
Manchu scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Manchu throws an elbow but Pack slips to the side and avoids it well.
Manchu wants to control but Pack is keeping him busy.
Pack is looking for a sweep.
Manchu working the ground and pound but Pack is defending the strikes.
Manchu landing strikes.
Manchu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pack on the ground.
Manchu working the ground and pound.
Manchu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manchu misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pack is not content to let Manchu control the position.
Manchu controlling the position.
Pack can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Manchu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manchu controls the position.
Manchu misses with the ground and pound.
Manchu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Manchu.
Manchu scoring with punches from side control.
Manchu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manchu landing a few strikes.
Manchu is looking to take a break and control but Pack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manchu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Manchu throws an elbow but Pack slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Pack is letting Manchu control him for a moment.
Pack is trying to control Manchu's posture but Manchu avoids it. #SUB#
Manchu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pack is not content to let Manchu control the position.
Pack is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manchu connects with a decent elbow.
Pack wants to control but Manchu postures up.
Manchu trying to control the action but Pack is working from the bottom.
Manchu working the head with strikes. #T4#
Manchu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manchu trying to control the action but Pack is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu controlling the position from side mount.
Manchu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ling Manchu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Manchu misses with a head kick.
Manchu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pack. Pack gets slowly back to his feet.
Pack moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Manchu gets a double leg takedown into Pack's guard.
Pack is trying to keep Manchu in close.
Manchu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pack can do to turn this around?
Manchu stands up over Pack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pack is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pack wants to control from the top but Manchu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu controls Pack momentarily but Pack frees himself.
Ling Manchu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pack advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Pack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pack tries to stand but Manchu is controlling his head.
Pack misses with the ground and pound.
Pack has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pack punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manchu blocking the ground and pound.
Pack thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Pack controlling from mount.
Pack is breathing heavily.
Pack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manchu looks a forlorn figure.
Pack is landing with some decent strikes but Manchu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pack trying to control but Manchu is having none of it.
Manchu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchu tries to get out of the position.
Pack is landing with some decent strikes but Manchu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manchu is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pack landing strikes from the mount.
Manchu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pack punching from mount but Manchu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pack lands a big shot there that rocks Manchu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pack postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Manchu bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pack and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewart Pack!
Stewart Pack 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pack defends well and Manchu ends up having to push Pack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manchu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Pack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manchu's half guard.
Pack controlling the action here.
Pack drops an elbow to the side of Manchu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchu is refusing to be controlled, as Pack sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manchu defends it well.
Pack drops an elbow to the side of Manchu's head. #ROC#
Manchu is rocked!#T1#
Manchu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manchu is still in real trouble! Can Pack finish him?
Pack creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Manchu is out cold and this one is all over! Pack climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stewart Pack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manchu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manchu wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Williamson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manchu shoots and misses #TD#
and Williamson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williamson scoring with some ground and pound.
Williamson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williamson postures up in Manchu's guard and throws a big left but Manchu blocks it.
Williamson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williamson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manchu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williamson 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.
Williamson with a nice head shot there.
Williamson is in close to Manchu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williamson lands a couple of digs.
Williamson is in close to Manchu's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Manchu is rocked!
Manchu has momentary wrist control but Williamson slips an elbow through the middle.
Manchu is still in real trouble! Can Williamson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williamson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Manchu covers up, he's hurt! Williamson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Williamson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Williamson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
Carl Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Versus logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Manchu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Manchu looks winded!
Manchu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Volkov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Manchu. Volkov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Volkov!
A victorious William Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McDirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manchu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manchu has his takedown stuffed
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDirk catches Manchu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manchu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDirk's corner calls for a 1-2. McDirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDirk lands a nice hook to Manchu's body. Manchu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDirk jabs at Manchu's body.
McDirk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDirk drops Manchu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manchu! McDirk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk McDirk!
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Event:
MMANIAK 29 - Dzhum vs WW
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDirk enables Manchu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDirk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDirk wants to stand and escape but Manchu is having none of it.
McDirk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES#
McDirk pushes Manchu off and scrambles back to his feet.
McDirk throws the left hand but Manchu avoids the punch easily.
McDirk misses with the combination.
Manchu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manchu throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manchu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Ling Manchu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDirk scores with a punch to the head.
Manchu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchu wants to counter the offense by McDirk and move into the clinch position.
McDirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchu. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
McDirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manchu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDirk's waist but McDirk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
McDirk misses with an uppercut. Manchu saw that one coming.
Manchu is looking for the big counter here.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk throws a body punch but Manchu moves out of range.
McDirk swings for the body but Manchu moves out of range.
Manchu dives in and grabs McDirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDirk pushes down on Manchu's head and hops out.
Dirk McDirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
McDirk throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Manchu gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Manchu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manchu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McDirk taking a bit of punishment here - Manchu scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Manchu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manchu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manchu wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDirk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu misses with the ground and pound.
McDirk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manchu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDirk is not content to let Manchu control the position.
McDirk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manchu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manchu working the ground and pound but McDirk is defending the strikes.
McDirk pushes Manchu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manchu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Manchu tries to score with some ground and pound. McDirk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDirk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McDirk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McDirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manchu on the ground.
McDirk defending against the ground and pound.
Manchu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDirk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDirk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manchu is controlling him well.
McDirk is not content to let Manchu control the position.
Manchu working the ground and pound but McDirk is defending the strikes.
McDirk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manchu is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDirk is not content to let Manchu control the position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDirk tries to escape but Manchu is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manchu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Manchu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDirk throws a nice looking combination but Manchu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manchu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manchu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manchu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDirk.
Manchu tries for a takedown but McDirk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDirk scores with a jab to the body.
Manchu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manchu.
McDirk throws a lazy right hand but Manchu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manchu looks for a takedown but McDirk sprawls well.#T4#
McDirk cracks Manchu with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manchu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manchu manages to avoid it.
Manchu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDirk.
McDirk throws a body punch but Manchu moves out of range.
Dirk McDirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manchu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDirk swivels and escapes.
McDirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manchu circles away quickly and effectively.
McDirk stalks Manchu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manchu's face. Manchu staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Manchu with that takedown attempt.
McDirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manchu looks winded!
McDirk scores with a jab. Manchu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk McDirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ling Manchu's cut.
That's time! McDirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchu is defended easily by McDirk.
McDirk connects with a body shot.
Manchu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dirk McDirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Manchu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manchu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manchu with a poor takedown
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDirk lands with a good body shot.
McDirk throws a right and a left that Manchu avoids nicely.
McDirk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manchus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manchu at a distance.
McDirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchu can do to turn this around?
McDirk stuns Manchu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manchu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchu.
Manchu is breathing heavily.
A big left from McDirk misses.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchu is just out of range.
McDirk is looking to wear down Manchu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Manchu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manchu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manchu.
McDirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by McDirk there.#ROC#
Manchu is rocked!
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchu.
Manchu is still on wobbly legs! Can McDirk finish him?
McDirk steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Manchu is out on his feet! McDirk sets himself and nearly takes Manchu's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirk McDirk!
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Event:
MMANIAK 26 Dos Santos vs Em
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Williamson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manchu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williamson chips away with some ground and pound.
Manchu has momentary wrist control but Williamson slips an elbow through the middle.
Williamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williamson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williamson lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Manchu is rocked!
Williamson postures up in Manchu's guard and throws a big left but Manchu blocks it.
Oh Manchu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williamson gets to his feet and stands over Manchu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Manchu felt that one! Williamson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Manchu from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
Carl Williamson made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMANIAK 24 Lotus vs Maul
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Otumba in particular looking to stall.
Otumba with the ground and pound but Manchu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Otumba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Otumba slips nicely into half guard.
Otumba wants to pass the guard but Manchu is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Otumba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu is refusing to be controlled, as Otumba sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manchu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Otumba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manchu is refusing to be controlled, as Otumba sits in half guard.
Otumba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Otumba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Otumba is keen to just control but Manchu is a slippery customer.
Otumba stalling away here and it's allowed Manchu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Otumba is breathing heavily.
Manchu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manchu 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#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manchu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Manchu stalling.
Manchu 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. #T2#
Otumba is trying to maintain the position but Manchu is very close to passing his half guard.
Otumba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Otumba 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.
Manchu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otumba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Otumba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchu winds up and cracks Otumba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Otumba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Otumba trying to control here.
Manchu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Otumba has hold of Manchu's hands but Manchu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Otumba tries to get to full guard but Manchu has control of the leg.
Otumba has hold of Manchu's hands but Manchu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Otumba is looking to improve his position.
Otumba wants to control but Manchu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Otumba is defending against the submission attempts here by Manchu.
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. Manchu connects with a nice short shot to Otumba's temple.
Manchu trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manchu lands a nice short elbow.
Manchu working Otumba over with strikes.
Otumba is trying to get back to full guard.
Otumba has hold of Manchu's hands but Manchu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manchu working Otumba over with strikes.
Manchu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Manchu working over Otumba with some ground and pound. Otumba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manchu lands strikes from half guard.
Manchu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manchu is thwarting Otumba's attempts to control the position.
Manchu lands with a punch from half guard.
Otumba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Otumba wants to control but Manchu is keeping busy.
Manchu not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu is thwarting Otumba's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ling Manchu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manchu misses with a takedown #TD#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manchu won't be happy with that.
Otumba trying to control the position but Manchu is working away.
Otumba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manchu's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manchu gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu trying to control here.
Otumba is stalling here. Manchu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Otumba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manchu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Manchu controlling the position.
Otumba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manchu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Otumba some visible discomfort.
Otumba is trying to escape the position but Manchu is controlling the position.
Manchu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otumba keeps working.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes.
Ling Manchu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otumba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manchu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Otumba is looking to regain half guard here but Manchu keeps moving and retains side control.
Manchu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Otumba some visible discomfort.
Otumba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manchu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Otumba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manchu off and has taken his back!
Otumba struggling to land strikes to the head as Manchu covers up. #T2#
Otumba has the hooks in. Manchu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Otumba trying to control momentarily.
Otumba looking to hold on to the position here but Manchu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
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!
Otumba wants to pass the guard but Manchu is keeping the position.
Otumba throws a strike but Manchu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manchu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Manchu stands up over Otumba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manchu stopping the sweep attempt from Otumba.
Manchu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otumba being controlled here, momentarily.
Otumba 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.
Otumba has momentary wrist control but Manchu slips an elbow through the middle.
Otumba is trying to control the position but Manchu postures up.
Manchu landing with the ground and pound.
Manchu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manchu chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Manchu is fighting to break Otumba's control of his arms but Otumba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manchu chips away with some ground and pound.
Manchu stands up over Otumba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Otumba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manchu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Otumba working a defensive guard here.
Manchu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manchu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Otumba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manchu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ling Manchu 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#
Manchu shoots in but Otumba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchu.
Otumba tries to counter with a takedown but Manchu is quick to defend against it.
Ling Manchu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manchu shoots in but no luck this time.
Otumba tries to counter with a takedown but Manchu is quick to defend against it.
Stephen Otumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
Nice defenses there by Otumba.
Otumba tries to counter with a takedown but Manchu is quick to defend against it.
Manchu fails with a takedown attempt.
Otumba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manchu sprawls and moves away.
Manchu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Otumba. No joy for Manchu on that attempt. #T1#
Manchu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manchu won't be happy with that.
Otumba wants to control but Manchu is keeping him busy.
Otumba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manchu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manchu parries the strikes from Otumba easily there. Otumba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manchu to escape.
Otumba is looking to take a break and control but Manchu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Otumba.
Otumba trying to control the action but Manchu is working from the bottom. #T2#
Manchu defending against the ground and pound.
Otumba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manchu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manchu is not content to let Otumba control the position.
Otumba working the strikes but Manchu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Otumba is trying to control. Manchu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Otumba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otumba wants to control but Manchu is keeping him busy.
Manchu wants to improve his position but Otumba is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manchu fails with a takedown attempt.
Otumba feinted with a counter takedown.
Manchu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otumba avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchu.#TD2#
Manchu gets a double leg takedown into Otumba's guard.
Otumba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Otumba is really struggling to control Manchu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Manchu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Otumba trying to keep a closed guard but Manchu is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Otumba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manchu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ling Manchu!
A relieved looking Ling Manchu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMANIAK 20 Vilenius/Sullivan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciuchten lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Manchu crumples to the floor! Ciuchten milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kingen Ciuchten!
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Event:
MMANIAK 17 - Griffiths-Maul
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchu shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Manchu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson fails with the takedown.
Ling Manchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Williamson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manchu wants to sweep but no luck.
Williamson throws an elbow that misses. Manchu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williamson's guard. Nice move by Manchu!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson pulls Manchu in close to his closed guard and prevents Manchu from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manchu stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Manchu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Manchu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manchu trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Williamson wants to stand and escape but Manchu is having none of it.
Manchu preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williamson holds on and takes a little breather.
Manchu won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williamson looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manchu shoots in but Williamson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williamson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williamson but Williamson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manchu.
Manchu closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Manchu pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manchu shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Manchu tries to sprawl but Williamson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williamson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williamson slips a nice elbow through Manchu's hands, connecting with Manchu's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williamson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Williamson!
Carl Williamson gave a mention to Versus in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Manchu shoots for a double leg takedown but Quinn Mcdonagh sprawls well. He's pushed Manchu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quinn Mcdonagh cracks Manchu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Manchu falls to his knees and Quinn Mcdonagh doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
A relieved looking James Quinn Mcdonagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Myers stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchu. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Manchu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers tries to work over Manchu's front leg with a kick but Manchu checks it.
Manchu goes for a double leg but Myers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myers continues to drive forward.
Myers catches Manchu with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Manchu forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). MIcheal Myers!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Manchu throws a head kick that misses.
Ank looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manchu fails with the takedown
and Ank counters with a left and a right that stings Manchu.
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
As Manchu backs off Ank throws a huge counter combo but Manchu manages to avoid it all.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
Despite the aggression on Ank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu throws a right hand that Ank ducks under and follows up with a left that Ank also avoids with ease.
Manchu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnk.
Ank thuds his shin into the meat of Manchu's side.
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manchu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Manchu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ank is trying to defend but Manchu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ank manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manchu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Ank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Ank.
Ank scores with a kick to the body.
Ank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manchu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ank tries to avoid it but Manchu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ank to the ground. Ank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ank tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manchu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ank unleashes a big counter combination but Manchu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ank pushes Manchu away with a front kick.
Manchu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Manchu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ank tries to sprawl out of it but Manchu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
As Manchu backs off Ank throws a huge counter combo but Manchu manages to avoid it all.
Manchu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ank wants to counter with a clinch but Manchu pushes him away.
Nice body kick there by Ank.
Manchu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ank is fending him off so far but Manchu persists. Nope, Ank circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Ank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manchu.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ank as he jumps to the side.
Ank lands with a nice body kick.
Ank misses with a head kick.
Manchu shoots in but Ank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ank wants it to stay on the feet.
Manchu shoots in for a double leg but Ank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Ank throws a sloppy head kick and Manchu moves out of range easily.
Manchu blocks the body kick.
Ling Manchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manchu.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Ank throws a counter combo.
Ank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manchu's sensitive parts.
Manchu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ank.
Manchu avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Manchu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Manchu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank dominated that round.
That's time! Manchu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manchu moves out of range of the body kick from Ank.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left and a right from Ank both land. Nice combination.
Kenneth Ank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ank slaps away a takedown attempt from Manchu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manchu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank lands a front kick.
Manchu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ank avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manchu backs up against the cage.
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
Ank is trying to counter with his kicks.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
Ank throws a counter combo.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ank as he avoids it easily.
Ank unleashes a big counter combination but Manchu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Manchu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ling Manchu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manchu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
And Ank tries to counter it with a takedown but Manchu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ank is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Manchu looking to score a takedown here. Ank is defending well but Manchu drives through and ends up in Ank's guard.
Ank will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manchu distracts Ank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that Manchu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manchu postures up and lands a big shot to Ank's brow.
Manchu distracts Ank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ank wants to get back to his feet but Manchu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manchu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ank has momentary wrist control but Manchu slips an elbow through the middle.
Manchu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ank's head.
Ank is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manchu is controlling him.
Manchu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manchu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ank.
#TD#
Manchu gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ank kicks off Manchu and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ank throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
Ank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manchu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt - Ank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. 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.
Manchu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manchu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Ank.
Manchu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ank lands a head kick. Manchu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Manchu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ank quickly recovers to half guard.
Ank is staying active underneath Manchu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ank trying to control but Manchu postures up.
Manchu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manchu thows a huge punch but Ank dodges it nicely.
Ank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Manchu prevents Ank from standing back up.
Ank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ank wants to get back to his feet.
Ank tries to roll over but Manchu keeps him under control.
Manchu trying to pass the guard but Ank defending well.
Ank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Manchu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manchu working over Ank with some ground and pound. Ank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ling Manchu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manchu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manchu closes the distance and clinches up with Ank, looking for a takedown. Manchu pushes Ank against the cage but Ank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ank 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 Manchu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manchu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Ank looks for the body kick but Manchu saw that one coming.
Ling Manchu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manchu shoots in and drives through. Ank sprawls well.
Ank is looking for the big counter here.
Manchu misses with a takedown
and Ank counters with a two punch combo.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenneth Ank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ank avoids the head kick by Manchu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Ank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Ank!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #8
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starker's waist but Starker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
Starker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Starker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manchu sprawling to the canvas! Manchu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Starker finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Ling Manchu has been cut.
Starker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Starker throws a chopping leg kick but Manchu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manchu misses with a wild combination.
Starker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starker tries to land a leg kick but Manchu saw it coming and moves away.
Manchu throws a counter combo.#KD#
Starker sends Manchu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Starker is motioning to the referee to let Manchu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Manchu is rocked!
Manchu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manchu is still on wobbly legs! Can Starker finish him?
Manchu looks winded!
Starker is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Manchu hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Starker!
Paul Starker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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