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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Howell misses with a wild body shot.
Steven Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
Howell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manning.
Howell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
Howell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Howell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manning finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Manning gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howell counters with a stiff right hand.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Howell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Howell.
Manning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell lands with a nice combination. Manning backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!
OH! Manning has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Howell smells blood and charges in for the finish! Howell unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Manning sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Howell!
A determined Steven Howell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Larged moves out of range as Manning throws a body kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larged slowing the pace effectively.
Larged crunches a lovely knee into Manning's ribcage.#BC2#
Larged breaks from the clinch.
Manning looks to clinch
and Larged counters with a left and a right that stings Manning. #CL2#
Manning tries to keep at a distance but Larged has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Larged breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Larged is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manning's half guard.#ES#
Manning makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dixon Larged seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Larged!
Larged circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Manning closes the distance and pushes Larged back into the cage.
Manning is trying to maintain a safe position but Larged gets an underhook and turns Manning into the cage.
Larged leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Larged's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Larged closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Larged's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larged scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Manning has been cut.#TD2#
Larged closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Manning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larged missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larged throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larged sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manning defending well though.
Still in half guard, Larged seems content to control.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Manning kicks Larged off and gets back to his feet.
Larged Throws a clean left jab. Larged Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Manning's chin! Manning crumbles to the ground and Larged follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Larged!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dixon Larged!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Warner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warner is in Manning's guard.#ES#
Manning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Warner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Manning is looking to break free of the clinch but Warner has double underhooks.
Manning tries to pull guard but Warner holds him up against the cage and eventually Manning drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Manning manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Manning clinches up with Warner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Warner manages to break the clinch.
Manning dives in and grabs Warner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warner pushes down on Manning's head and hops out.
Warner lands with a kick to the temple. Manning shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner throws a head kick that Manning semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Manning has been cut.
A head kick misses from Warner. #CL2#
Warner clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.
Manning tries to break the clinch but Warner is controlling the position. #T1#
Manning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Warner feints and as Manning raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Manning has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Warner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Warner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Warner has Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
Manning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warner avoids it.#T2#
Manning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Warner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warner showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Manning manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warner throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Warner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warner lands a head kick. Manning smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warner tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Warner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Manning manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Warner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manning clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Manning is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Warner looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning has a takedown stuffed.#T4##TD2#
Warner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Manning explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Warner closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Stephen Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner throws a head kick but Manning moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warner throws a head kick that Manning semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Warner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manning on his heels. He'll look to pass Manning's guard now, I'm sure.
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 Stefan Manning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefan Manning's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warner!
Manning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Warner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warner is in Manning's guard.#ES#
Manning has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Warner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Warner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Manning.
#TD2#
Warner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manning can't fight it off and eventually Warner manages to take the fight to the floor. Manning looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Warner gets to his feet. Manning looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manning wants to clinch up but Warner keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Warner misses with a double jab
and Manning counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Warner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manning looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Warner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan Manning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Manning clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Warner moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Warner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warner counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Warner has Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Manning manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Warner stands up and waves to Manning to follow him.
Manning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Manning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Warner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Warner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manning is defending well for now.
Warner scores with a shot to the side of Manning's head. #BC2#
Warner breaks the clinch.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Manning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manning somewhat.#T4#
Manning blocks a head kick by Warner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning avoids the head kick by Warner.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manning tries to stall but Warner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manning looking to stall.
#TD2#
Warner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Warner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Manning postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Warner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manning, into his guard. #REVB#
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stefan Manning's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Warner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Manning explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Warner throws a head kick but Manning moves out of range.
Warner misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manning enables Warner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manning manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Manning pushes Warner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Warner takes the fight into the clinch.
Manning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1##BC2#
Warner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manning wants to clinch.
Warner's corner calls for a 1-2. Warner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Warner tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warner misses with a two punch combination.
Manning tries to counter with a takedown but Warner is quick to defend against it.
Manning fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner throws a combination. Manning tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manning tries for a takedown but Warner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warner throws a head kick that misses
and Manning counters with a two punch combo.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warner swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Warner moves into range and clinches up with Manning.#BC2#
Warner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Warner has Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manning is trying to maintain a safe position but Warner gets an underhook and turns Manning into the cage.
Manning tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
#TD#
Manning pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Manning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Warner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manning wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
Warner scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Warner successfully pulls guard.
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Manning trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Manning won't allow Warner to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Warner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manning has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warner landing knees to the head.
Warner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Manning takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Warner drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Manning wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stefan Manning!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manning's half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Manning pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Turner is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Turner prevents Manning from standing back up.
Manning wants to get back to full guard but Turner has passed into side control.#T1#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Turner crashes against the mat.
Turner controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Manning works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner scores with a head kick. Manning tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Manning has been cut.#TD2#
Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Manning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Turner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Turner is continuing to stall.
Manning seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it. #T4#
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #ES#
Manning kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Manning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Manning's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Turner tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turner is not content to let Manning control the position.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Manning trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to control the position but Manning postures up.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manning napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning wants to get back to his feet.
Turner advances to mount. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Turner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Turner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Manning turns into him and now he's in Turner's guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Manning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manning thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Turner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stefan Manning's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Manning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Turner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Turner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manning clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Manning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turner's arms.
Turner missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Turner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turner is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manning looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Manning is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Manning defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##ES#
Turner has his opponent's back but Manning is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Turner. #TD2#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manning!
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turner swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turner's guard.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Manning slips an elbow through the middle.
Jerome Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #SU#
Manning gets to his feet. Turner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##TD2#
Turner dives in and scores a takedown into Manning's guard.#ES#
Manning manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Turner scores with a takedown into Manning's guard.
Turner wanted to stand there but Manning had control of the position.
Turner trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Turner!
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