Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Manning lands with a cross.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manning scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manning checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Loko misses.
Manning stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Loko is rocked!
Loko throws a lazy head kick
and Manning counters with a big right hand! Oh Loko is in trouble here! Manning follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1#
Manning cracks Gonzalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Manning strikes.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Manning misses.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGonzalez.
Manning moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Manning lands an overhand right.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Manning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
No joy there for Manning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Manning. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez jabs Manning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manning counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Manning.
Gonzalez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manning backs up against the cage.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manning is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Manning cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Manning loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Manning swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Manning lands a jab to the head.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manning takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manning throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Manning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Manning.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Manning misses.
Manning lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning lands with a nice body punch.
Manning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Decent striking displayed by Manning there.
Manning lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manning swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Manning tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manning moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez walks into a straight right hand from Manning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Manning slips the punch.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Manning shakes it off.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
A big right from Manning misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Manning ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Manning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manning.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manning.
Manning thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Manning.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Troy Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez walks into a straight right hand from Manning.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.#T2#
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manning misses the body punch
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Manning seems to have recovered his senses.
Manning takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a huge left! Manning is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gonzalez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Manning from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gonzalez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gonzalez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Gonzalez thanked Cartel Elite Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Manning swings for the body but Attack moves out of range. #CL#
Attack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Attack jumps guard but Manning turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Manning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Attack wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Attack scoring with some ground and pound.
Attack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Attack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Attack has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manning controlling the position.
Attack 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.
Attack trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Attack throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Attack throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Manning has control of Attack's left arm, preventing Attack from doing any damage. #T1#
Attack trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Attack preventing the sweep.
Attack trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Attack is in close to Manning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manning seems keen to control Attack's posture.
Attack passes into half guard.
Manning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Attack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Attack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Attack.
Manning tries to roll over but Attack keeps him under control.
Attack trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Attack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manning defending well though.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Attack has control of the leg.
Attack working Manning over with strikes.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Attack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manning is trying to stand up here but Attack is controlling him well.
Manning regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Attack.
Attack throwing strikes but missing.
Attack wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.#T3#
Manning keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully.
Attack preventing the sweep.
Attack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Attack working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manning can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully.
Attack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Attack chips away with some ground and pound.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Attack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attack is working Manning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Attack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning has momentary wrist control but Attack slips an elbow through the middle.
Attack tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Attack's guard. #REVB#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Attack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Attack pushes Manning off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Attack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning did well to prevent Attack getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning wants to control but Attack is keeping busy.
Attack lands strikes from half guard.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Attack is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shark Attack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Attack slips a straight right by Manning.#TD#
Attack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Attack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Attack with a nice head shot there.
Attack throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Attack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning wants to sweep here but Attack controlling him for the moment.
Attack throwing strikes but missing.
Shark Attack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet. #T1#
Manning pulls Attack in to control the position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully.
Attack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manning takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Attack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Attack is putting a hurting on Manning here, landing some big shots from side control.
Attack lands an elbow.
Attack scores with punches from side control.
Attack lands an elbow.
Attack trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Attack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Manning wants to control but Attack postures up.
Attack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manning to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attack lands an elbow.
Attack looks up at the clock and then as Manning takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Attack smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Attack lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manning down.
Attack working the ground and pound from side control.
Attack scoring with punches from side control.
Attack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Attack works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Attack working the ground and pound.#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
Check out the look on Attack's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manning is still in real trouble! Can Attack finish him?
Attack is chipping away with strikes.
Attack scores with punches from side control.
Attack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Manning is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Attack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shark Attack!
Shark Attack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RS 174 Make'm Bleed
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Rienfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Good leg kick by Rienfeldt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Rienfeldt takes the fight into the clinch.
Manning wants to stall.
Rienfeldt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rienfeldt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
Manning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rienfeldt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rienfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rienfeldt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manning avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Manning avoiding damage as Rienfeldt throws knees to the body.
Rienfeldt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manning.
Rienfeldt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manning.
Manning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manning managing to block the knees to the body from Rienfeldt. #T1#
Rienfeldt misses with a body punch.
Rienfeldt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch to the body.
Manning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rienfeldt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rienfeldt pushes Manning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Manning.
Manning can't find room to land a body shot as Rienfeldt controls the action.
Manning prevents a body shot from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manning avoids it.
Manning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rienfeldt trying to land knees to the body.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body.
Manning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rienfeldt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manning avoids it.
Manning prevents a body shot from Rienfeldt. #T2#
Manning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rienfeldt prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rienfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but Manning avoids the damage to the body.
Rienfeldt tries to land knees in the clinch but Manning avoids the damage to the body.
Manning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rienfeldt can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rienfeldt pushes Manning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt trying to land knees to the body.
Rienfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Rienfeldt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Rienfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rienfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Manning.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Manning misses.
Rienfeldt digs a good body shot into Manning's ribs.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rienfeldt. That one must have hurt.
Rienfeldt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Manning blocks it.
Rienfeldt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Manning misses its intended target.
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning misses with a looping right.#T4#
Rienfeldt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rienfeldt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Manning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning moves out of range of the body kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot
and Manning counters with a nice uppercut.
Manning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Manning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rienfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manning.
Manning moves away from the strike by Rienfeldt.
Manning throws the left hand but Rienfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Manning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rienfeldt.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Rienfeldt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Rienfeldt slams his shin into Manning's torso.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rienfeldt has knocked Manning down with a huge combo! Rienfeldt steps away and waves a wobbly Manning back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Manning blocks a head kick by Rienfeldt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Rienfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy 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.
#R2#
Rienfeldt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manning misses with a straight left.
Rienfeldt walks into a straight right hand from Manning.
Rienfeldt avoids the body shot from Manning.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manning gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fredrik Rienfeldt!
Fredrik Rienfeldt is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Rydeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Manning's defenses.
Manning scores with a sloppy right hand. Rydeland should have avoided that one.
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manning counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Manning lands a left and a right that send Rydeland crashing to the mat, dazed. Manning thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Manning works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Rydeland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Manning - just one landing.
Manning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manning misses with a double jab
and Manning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning throws a series of strikes that have Rydeland backpedaling.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manning has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rydeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manning takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Rydeland scores with a jab. Manning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Manning throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manning throws out the jab.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning staying out of range there.
Rydeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydeland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Rydeland catches Manning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Manning moved out of range nicely.
Manning throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Manning lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manning.
Manning misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manning thinking.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Manning throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manning throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Manning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Rydeland works over Manning's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manning throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Rydeland and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manning, as that shot connected.
Manning misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Troy Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rydeland, as that shot connected.
Rydeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning misses with a body punch
and Manning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manning scrambles back to his feet.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #T1#
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Manning ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Manning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Manning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland defending well as Manning loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland moves forwards but Manning connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manning finds it's way round the side to connect with Rydeland's head.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Manning is just out of range.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab from Manning does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Manning.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Rydeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland swinging wildly here.
Manning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning misses with the combination.
Manning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rydeland might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #T4#
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Manning.
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Manning throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rydeland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manning.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland misses with a hook
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Manning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manning moves away.
Manning lands a body shot.
Manning throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Manning with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rydeland to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Manning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Manning throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manning counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning misses with a looping right.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rydeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland looks for a takedown but Manning sprawls well.
Rydeland takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Manning moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Manning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Manning jabs at Rydeland's body.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Manning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manning connects with a right hand. Rydeland shakes it off.
Rydeland's corner calls for a 1-2. Rydeland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Manning. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Manning drops Rydeland with a big left hand! Rydeland is injured, injured bad! Manning jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!
Troy Manning is the new welterweight champion!

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Manning.
Manning throws a good cross that connects.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Manning avoids it easily.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Manning.
Manning throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Manning throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Manning sets himself, and Dos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Manning avoids it this time.
Manning thuds his right hand into Dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Donk. Manning catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Manning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Manning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manning clobbers Dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Manning.
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 lands a body shot.
Manning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manning cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dos Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manning throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Manning lands with a nice body punch.
Manning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Santos! But no joy.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manning misses with a right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Manning fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Manning's guard.
Manning tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos'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.
#R2#
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Manning gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Manning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manning misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Manning.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Manning punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Manning misses the jab.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Manning does it's job there.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Manning tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manning cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manning misses the jab.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Manning avoids it easily.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Manning finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manning throws out the jab.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manning!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Manning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manning tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Manning controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manning misses with a looping left.
Manning stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Manning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dos Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle here but Manning uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Troy Manning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Manning prevents Dos Santos from standing back up.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
Manning looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Manning!

Event: Over Time
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Kvasir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvasir somewhat.
Kvasir shoots in looking for a takedown. Manning tries to sprawl out of it but Kvasir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Manning has knocked Kvasir down with a huge combo! Manning steps away and waves a wobbly Kvasir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning leaves Kvasir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Manning.
Kvasir avoids the body shot from Manning.
Kvasir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning catches Kvasir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Kvasir's belly button to the back.
Kvasir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kvasir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Manning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kvasir up against the cage.
Kvasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Kvasir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manning prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Manning.
Kvasir looking for a takedown.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Kvasir tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
Manning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manning stops a takedown attempt from Kvasir.
Kvasir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manning prevents it.
Manning slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kvasir letting Manning take a breather here.
Manning prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Manning is pressed up against the cage. Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manning down to the mat. Manning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvasir takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Manning sends Kvasir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manning is motioning to the referee to let Kvasir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kvasir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvasir. Kvasir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Kvasir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvasir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Manning points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kvasir wakes up just in time to hear Manning thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning!
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.

Event: FSF 15: Lost
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kvasir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Manning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvasir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kvasir shoots in but no luck this time.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kvasir misses the target.
Manning takes a swing at Kvasir's ribcage but misses.
Kvasir shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning lands a really nice looking cross but Kvasir seems unphased.
Manning swings for the body but Kvasir moves out of range.
Kvasir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kvasir misses with a takedown attempt
and Manning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Manning lunges at Kvasir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvasir's hand.
Manning lands a body shot.
Manning shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kvasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kvasir shoots for a takedown but Manning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kvasir thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kvasir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Kvasir shoots in for a double leg but Manning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kvasir on the side of the head.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvasir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kvasir on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kvasir back to the cage. Manning follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Manning throws out a powerful jab.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvasir throws a counter high kick but Manning was just alert enough to avoid it.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvasir rather than just go for the knockout.
Kvasir drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvasir is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kvasir shoots and misses
and Manning counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvasir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Kvasir is rocked!
Manning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasir tries for a takedown but Manning circles away easily
enabling Manning to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kvasir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasir walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kvasir limp body while Manning jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning!
In defeat, Djin Kvasir stepped up to the mic, saying 'next time is the time'.

Event: FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maverick with a jab.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Maverick counters with a crisp one two that drops Manning! Maverick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manning to his feet! Manning is in big trouble!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manning sprawls well. Manning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maverick.
Manning seems to have recovered his senses.
Manning misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maverick rather than just go for the knockout.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning lands the left hand.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick looks to land a combination but Manning avoids it well.
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manning works the jab nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning slaps away a takedown attempt from Maverick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maverick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manning avoids it really well and circles away.
Manning stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Manning takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manning scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maverick misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Manning lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Manning.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maverick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Manning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maverick tries to move into range but Manning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick with a poor takedown
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Manning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Maverick is rocked!
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maverick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maverick thinking.
Maverick misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Maverick throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Manning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manning throws a leg kick but Maverick moved away.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Manning slips the punch.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Manning lands a big right hand that sends Maverick crashing to the mat! Manning stays standing though and waves Maverick back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning drops Maverick with a naaaaasty hook - Maverick is in real trouble here! Manning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: FSF 3: ScarFace
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Alderich instigates a clinch.
Alderich tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike.
Alderich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning has Alderich pressed against the cage.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderich's elbow.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Alderich lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manning. #T1#
Alderich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alderich lands an uppercut.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning can't get the takedown.
Alderich works on Manning's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alderich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alderich lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Alderich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alderich - that landed with a thud.
Alderich cracks Manning with a nice body shot.
Manning blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Manning scores with a shot to the side of Alderich's head.
Manning blocking some punches.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Alderich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
A short right from Alderich on the inside.
Manning misses with some punches.
Alderich misses with the head strike.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Manning blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Manning throws a head punch that misses.
Alderich has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Alderich tries to throw a body punch but Manning avoids it by throwing Alderich back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alderich.
Alderich can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Alderich is working Manning over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
Alderich tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderich misses with the head strike.
Alderich misses with the head strike.
Manning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alderich is defending well.
Alderich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Manning prevents a body shot from Alderich.
Alderich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Alderich lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Alderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Manning circles away.
Manning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderich controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Alderich is working Manning over against the cage.
Alderich throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderich throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manning misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alderich has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Alderich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alderich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manning moves away from the strike by Alderich.
Manning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderich.
Alderich throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Manning is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alderich in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Manning takes a swing at Alderich's ribcage but misses.
Manning slips under a jab from Alderich.
Liber Alderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Manning has Alderich pushed against the cage.
Manning has Alderich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alderich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning working aggressively here.
I was talking to Manning's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alderich tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Manning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Manning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manning tries to bum rush Alderich with a series of wild strikes but Alderich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Alderich rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderich.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning is trying to pull guard but Alderich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Alderich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Alderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning misses with a double jab.
Manning throws a combination. Alderich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Manning gets tackled into the cage by Alderich. Alderich maintains the clinch.
Alderich lands a body shot.
Liber Alderich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alderich scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Manning is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Alderich Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Manning is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liber Alderich!
A relieved looking Liber Alderich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAW009: District 9
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Manning misses with a lunging right hand
and Antoine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Manning misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Antoine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antoine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antoine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manning misses with a body shot
and Antoine counters with a nice uppercut.
Manning feints a jab promting Antoine to slip. Manning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Antoine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Carter Antoine has been cut.
Manning lands with a hook. Antoine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Antoine ducks right into an uppercut from Manning.
Manning feints a jab promting Antoine to slip. Manning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Antoine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning throws a right and a left that Antoine avoids nicely.
Manning lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Antoine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manning cracks a nice hook into Antoine's ribs.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Antoine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Manning has knocked Antoine down with a huge combo! Manning steps away and waves a wobbly Antoine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Antoine is rocked!#CUT2#
Carter Antoine's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning misses with a few strikes there.
Antoine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antoine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Antoine throwing a counter right hand but Manning manages to avoid it.
Manning throws a combination. Antoine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Antoine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning wobbles Antoine with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Manning dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Antoine to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy Manning!

Event: LAW007: Hunters_game
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Manning moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning lunges at Zamana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zamana's hand.
Manning uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zamana has time to react.
Zamana walks into a left hand.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning scores with a body shot.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Manning has knocked Zamana down with a huge combo! Manning steps away and waves a wobbly Zamana back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Manning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Zamana is rocked!
Manning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zamana is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zamana looks up at the clock. Bad move! Manning lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zamana. Manning pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salgado showed some decent athleticism there.
Salgado working over Manning with some ground and pound. Manning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salgado not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Salgado in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manning tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salgado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Salgado needs to keep his hands up - Manning had a free shot at his head there.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning thuds a left hand into Salgado's body.
Manning throws a hook but Salgado avoids it easily.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manning as he avoids it easily.
Manning scores with a jab to the body.
Salgado tries to clinch up.
Manning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salgado.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning thuds a left hand into Salgado's body.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Salgado moves out of range of the leg kick from Manning.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salgado manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Salgado pushes Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Salgado manages to break the clinch.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Salgado misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salgado looks for a takedown but Manning sprawls well.
Manning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salgado shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Salgado.
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Salgado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Salgado drives through with a takedown into Manning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Manning's guard.
Salgado trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T2#
Salgado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salgado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salgado wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salgado on the ground.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning looking to control. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Manning is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salgado lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Salgado has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salgado has his takedown stuffed
and Manning counters with a right hand to the body.
Salgado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manning defends it nicely.#CL2#
Salgado has Manning up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Salgado breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Manning tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Salgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado throws a wild body kick that Manning sees coming a mile off.
Salgado tries to clinch but Manning moves away
letting Manning counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salgado is defended easily by Manning.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salgado at a distance.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Salgado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salgado. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salgado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Salgado is just out of range.
Manning checks a leg kick nicely.
Salgado shoots and misses
enabling Manning to counter with a crisp jab.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salgado.
Salgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Salgado's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Salgado drops Manning with a beautiful combination! Manning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salgado is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado moves forwards but Manning connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into Manning's guard.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salgado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manning tries to get out of the position.
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Salgado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Manning's guard.
Salgado passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Salgado is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Salgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #SUB2#
Salgado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Salgado sits in half guard. #T3#
Manning tries to get to full guard but Salgado has control of the leg.
Manning wants to control but Salgado is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Salgado is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Salgado is looking to pass Manning's guard but actually Manning recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manning dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Salgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. #REVB#
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses.
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salgado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Salgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Manning's cut.
That's time! Manning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning misses with the combination.
Salgado throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Salgado clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.
Manning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salgado scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Salgado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salgado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Salgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Manning has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is trying to control the position but Salgado postures up. #SUB2#
Salgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Salgado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salgado, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Salgado's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Salgado has an active guard here but Manning has managed to pass into half guard.
Salgado trying to control but Manning postures up. #T2#
Salgado wants to get back to full guard.
Salgado is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well.
Salgado gets full guard.
Salgado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Salgado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salgado trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Salgado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.#SUB2#
Salgado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into side control. #T3#
Salgado is trying to control Manning's posture but Manning avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado is looking to reverse the position.
Salgado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manning has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salgado tries to buck Manning off but Manning is having none of it.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Salgado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salgado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manning's best efforts.
Salgado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salgado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salgado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Salgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salgado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Manning and Mike Matthes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

198 cm
30 yrs
179 lbs

177 cm
20 yrs
168 lbs

Manning

Matthes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Matthes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matthes shoots in but no luck this time.

Manning clinches up with Matthes and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthes stops a takedown attempt from Manning.
Manning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manning changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Manning darts in and clinches Matthes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthes is trying to drag Manning to the mat but Manning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning looking for a takedown.
Manning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matthes wants a takedown but no success here.
Manning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthes pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Manning's head coaches at Shit House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Manning darts in and clinches Matthes up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Manning goes for a takedown attempt but Matthes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Manning drives through and clinches with Matthes against the cage.
Manning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthes is defending well.

Manning pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.

Matthes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (0) Matthes
Matthes is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthes can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthes struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Matthes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthes being controlled for a moment.
Manning working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matthes tries to buck Manning off but Manning is having none of it.
Manning working away.
Manning is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Matthes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manning slows the pace down.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manning working away.
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Manning is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matthes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is looking for a sweep.
Manning working away.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning controls the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is trying to control Manning's posture but Manning avoids it.
Manning is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matthes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matthes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matthes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls the position from side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matthes can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthes is trying to improve his position.
Manning working away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Matthes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (4) Matthes
Matthes not allowing Manning to control his hands.

Manning is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Matthes tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Matthes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manning defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Matthes is not going to allow Manning to sit and survive in this position.

Matthes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Manning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matthes.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is not going to allow Manning to sit and survive in this position.

Matthes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manning defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Matthes seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Matthes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Matthes wins on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Mike Matthes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 29
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Clintsari is just out of range.
Clintsari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clintsari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Clintsari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clintsari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clintsari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Manning.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clintsari wants to counter with a clinch but Manning pushes him away.
Clintsari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clintsari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clintsari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Clintsari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Manning lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Clintsari does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Clintsari closes the distance and clinches.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Clintsari fails to land.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clintsari has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Clintsari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clintsari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Clintsari .
Clintsari lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Clintsari pushes Manning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clintsari swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clintsari throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manning blocks a body shot from Clintsari .
Clintsari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clintsari struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Clintsari throws a head punch that misses.
Manning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clintsari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clintsari misses with a body punch.
Clintsari struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Clintsari .
Clintsari misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Clintsari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clintsari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clintsari stalling in the clinch.
Clintsari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manning blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clintsari .
Clintsari lands a shoulder strike.
Clintsari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clintsari scores with a shoulder strike.
Clintsari lands a left hand.
Clintsari throws a head punch that misses.
Clintsari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clintsari throws a head punch that misses.
Clintsari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clintsari has a couple of punches blocked by Manning. #T4#
Clintsari working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clintsari scores with a shot to the side of Manning's head.
Manning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clintsari 's elbow.
Clintsari has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Clintsari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manning misses with a punch to the body.
Manning tries to work over Clintsari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manning stalling against the cage.
Clintsari throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Clintsari swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clintsari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manning has Clintsari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clintsari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Clintsari fails to land.
Manning taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusoposkinen Clintsari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Manning's cut.
That's time! Manning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manning with a nice cross.
Clintsari misses with a body shot.
Manning fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clintsari just manages to avoid it.
Clintsari misses with an uppercut
and Manning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clintsari lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clintsari stuns Manning with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clintsari just misses with a punch to the body.
Clintsari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clintsari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clintsari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Troy Manning is winning the standup battle so far.
Clintsari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clintsari looks to score with a jab to the body but Manning is just out of range.
Manning wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manning.
Manning is looking to wear down Clintsari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manning will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decent striking displayed by Manning there.
Clintsari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clintsari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A jab from Clintsari misses.
Manning lands a jab to Clintsari 's midsection.
Clintsari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Manning takes a swing at Clintsari 's ribcage but misses.
Clintsari feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clintsari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Clintsari .
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clintsari doesn't seem bothered though.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clintsari ! But no joy.#T2#
Manning throws a body punch but Clintsari moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Clintsari .
Clintsari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manning doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clintsari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clintsari throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Manning is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clintsari manages to avoid it.
Clintsari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manning moves away.
Manning misses the body punch
enabling Clintsari to counter with a crisp jab.
Clintsari moves out of range of the strikes.
Clintsari avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning avoids the body shot from Clintsari .
It looked like Manning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clintsari .
Clintsari misses with a hook.
It looked like Manning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clintsari .
Manning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning throws a looping overhand right but Clintsari ducks down to avoid it.
Manning lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Manning misses with a shot to the body
letting Clintsari counter with a right hand.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clintsari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manning circles away quickly and effectively.
Manning lands a jab to the head.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Clintsari .
Clintsari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clintsari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manning tries to bum rush Clintsari with a series of wild strikes but Clintsari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clintsari throws an overhand right that lands on Manning's shoulder, as Manning tries to avoid the shot.
Manning is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clintsari .
Clintsari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manning has time to react.
Clintsari throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
Clintsari misses with a looping left.
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clintsari .
Clintsari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clintsari throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Manning slips under a jab.
Manning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clintsari .
Manning throws a low kick but Clintsari moves out of range easily.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clintsari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manning slips a straight right by Clintsari .
Clintsari throws a sloppy body shot
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manning swings for the body but Clintsari moves out of range.
Clintsari throws out a counter right but Manning avoids it with no problem.
Clintsari tries to clinch up.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Clintsari .
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manning throws a shot to the body.
Clintsari throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Manning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clintsari throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clintsari at a distance.
Clintsari avoids the body shot from Manning.
Clintsari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clintsari throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Manning throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Clintsari counter with a right hand.
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clintsari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clintsari wants to counter the offense by Manning and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clintsari throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Manning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clintsari counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Clintsari .
Clintsari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manning scores with a jab.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clintsari manages to avoid it.
Clintsari punishes Manning's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clintsari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clintsari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manning.
Clintsari misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Clintsari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clintsari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clintsari .
Clintsari misses with a shot to the body
and Manning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manning tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2##CL2#
Clintsari rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
Clintsari lands a shot to the body.
Manning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clintsari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clintsari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning blocking some punches.
Clintsari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clintsari swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clintsari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clintsari misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning is looking to control Clintsari 's arms but Clintsari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manning has his back to the cage.
Manning prevents a body shot from Clintsari .
Manning tries to work over Clintsari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clintsari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clintsari .
Manning blocking some punches.
Clintsari has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Clintsari misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning is looking for a takedown.
Manning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Clintsari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clintsari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Clintsari works on Manning's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Clintsari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Manning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clintsari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clintsari tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clintsari tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Clintsari pushes Manning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clintsari after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning gets through Clintsari 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clintsari controlling the action here for a moment.
Clintsari can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clintsari misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rusoposkinen Clintsari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clintsari 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
Rusoposkinen Clintsari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiltord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltord.
Wiltord shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning connects with a single shot there.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning cracks Wiltord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning cracks Wiltord with an open hand slap.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiltord is defended easily by Manning.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Manning works the jab nicely.
Manning digs a good body shot into Wiltord's ribs.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Manning.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiltord is just out of range.
Wiltord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Wiltord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Wiltord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Wiltord avoids the body shot from Manning.
Wiltord feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltord was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manning.
Manning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wiltord misses with a takedown
and Manning counters with a left to the body.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiltord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Manning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manning.
Manning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiltord looks winded!
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Wiltord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning lands a nice hook to Wiltord's body. Wiltord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wiltord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltord's head back.
Manning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiltord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Manning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning jabs at Wiltord's body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning scores with a hook.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning punishes Wiltord's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Wiltord is rocked!
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltord is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning cracks Wiltord on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wiltord falls backwards against the cage. Manning follows up with more strikes that drop Wiltord to his knees. Manning keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wiltord! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: Just Bleed 23
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Zamana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manning lands with a straight right. Zamana didn't see that one coming.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning's corner calls for a 1-2. Manning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zamana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zamana has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manning lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning stuns Zamana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zamana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zamana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zamana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zamana at a distance.
Manning cracks a nice hook into Zamana's ribs.
Manning jabs Zamana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zamana looks winded!#T1#
Zamana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manning is looking to wear down Zamana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left and a right from Manning both land. Nice combination.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) in the buildup to the fight.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Manning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zamana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Manning both land. Nice combination.
Manning thuds a left hand into Zamana's body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Zamana's belly button to the back.
Manning lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manning lands a jab to Zamana's midsection.
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zamana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zamana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manning closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manning listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zamana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manning pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zamana is out of range and Manning settles back down.
Zamana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manning scores with a hook to the body. Zamana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Zamana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning scores with a jab to the body.
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Manning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zamana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manning lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zamana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Manning lands a really nice looking cross but Zamana seems unphased.
Manning throws a series of strikes that have Zamana backpedaling.
Manning throws a low kick, looking for Zamana's leg but Zamana calmly moves out of range.
Zamana seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Manning shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zamana is backing up but Manning catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zamana covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Manning Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: Just Bleed 18
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Manning breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Manning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning thuds a left hand into Khan's body.#T1#
Manning misses with the combination.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at The Shit House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manning cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manning moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manning.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manning does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manning swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khan throws a hook but Manning blocks it.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Manning sees coming a mile off.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Manning moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.#T3#
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
Manning lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Manning saw that one coming.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Manning slips a straight right by Khan.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Manning misses #CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Manning wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Manning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manning tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Tobious Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Manning.
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Manning lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan swings for the body but Manning moves out of range.
Manning with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khan.
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Manning scores with a sloppy right hand. Khan should have avoided that one.
Manning misses with a body punch
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Khan catches Manning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Manning.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Manning connects with the punch.
Khan misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning lands a nice hook to Khan's body. Khan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Manning ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manning punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Manning lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Khan lands with a nice combination. Manning backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Khan. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Manning misses with a jab to the body
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Manning has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Khan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan takes one to the chin there.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning connects with a looping right hand.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Manning motions for Khan to come forward. Manning throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning jabs at Khan's body.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Manning misses with a few strikes there.
Manning lands a jab.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Troy Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manning lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Khan has closed the distance and engaged Manning in a clinch.
Manning effectively controlling the action here.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Manning prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannings head. #T4#
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Manning swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
Manning prevents a body shot from Khan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manning.
Manning goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manning works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Manning's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Khan tries to clinch but Manning moves away
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Manning had a free shot at his head there.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manning counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Manning misses.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Manning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manning moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Manning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manning cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tobious Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning misses with a double jab.
Khan avoids the body shot from Manning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Manning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manning.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Manning appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Manning does it's job there.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning. #T3#
Khan looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Manning tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Troy Manning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning slips under a jab.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khan at a distance.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Manning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manning lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manning.
Manning scores with a one two! Khan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Manning pushes him off.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Manning moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
A big left from Khan misses.
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Manning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manning 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Manning!

Event: Just Bleed 11
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Harvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harvey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manning stalks Harvey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harvey's face. Harvey staggers backwards, shaken.
Harvey takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Manning gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
Manning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
Manning has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Manning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manning tries to throw a body punch but Harvey avoids it by throwing Manning back against the cage. #T1#
Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Come on Harvey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harvey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manning misses with some punches.
Manning stalling against the cage.
Manning struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Manning has Harvey pushed against the cage.
Manning holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harvey misses with the head strike.
Harvey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
A short left from Harvey.
A head punch on the inside from Manning fails to land.
Manning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey is looking for a takedown.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Harvey.#T3#
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning prevents a body shot from Harvey. #TD2#
Harvey jumps guard.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manning showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet. #T4#
Manning looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
Harvey 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Harvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Van Harvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manning but Manning pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manning throws a chopping leg kick but Harvey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harvey tries to close the distance and clinch but Manning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Manning works over Harvey's head and body with a nice combination.
Harvey tries to clinch up but Manning circles away and keeps his distance.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manning connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Manning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manning's corner calls for a 1-2. Manning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Harvey walks into a left hand.
Harvey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Harvey gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harvey is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Harvey pulls guard successfully.
Harvey wants to sweep here but Manning controlling him for the moment.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Harvey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! #REVR#
Manning is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harvey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Harvey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Harvey keeps trying to improve his position.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Harvey is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Troy Manning is winning the standup battle so far.
Manning lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey is looking to clinch.
Harvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Manning walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harvey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manning swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Manning digs a good body shot into Harvey's ribs.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Harvey gets a double leg takedown into Manning's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harvey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harvey on the ground.#T1#
Manning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
Harvey postures up in Manning's guard and throws a big left but Manning blocks it.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manning throws a shot to the body.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning feints a jab promting Harvey to slip. Manning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harvey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Manning. That snapped Harvey's head back.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Harvey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Harvey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey with the counter takedown but Manning avoids it easily.
No luck for Harvey with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Manning misses its target.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Harvey has managed to clinch. #T3#
Manning misses with a body punch.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Manning holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Harvey is stalling here.
Manning blocking some punches.
Harvey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Harvey.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Manning circles away.
Manning displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harvey.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Manning lands a jab.
Harvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Harvey clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harvey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Manning!

Event: Just Bleed 7
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Manning sprawls well.
Manning is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Herrera with a body shot.
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manning stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Herrera with that takedown attempt.
Manning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Manning counters by moving into the clinch.
Manning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manning lands with a left to the head.
Manning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herrera.
Manning lands a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Manning gets control of Herrera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manning will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Manning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily. #SUB#
Herrera working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manning controls the pace.
Manning is continuing to stall.
Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Herrera is trying to keep Manning in close. #SUB#
Herrera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manning rolls with it to try and escape but Herrera cranks on the arm and Manning is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Herrera!

Event: Just Bleed 5 - New York
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Steele tries to clinch
and Manning counters with a right hand to the body.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Manning.
Steele has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Steele pulls Manning into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manning seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Manning is posturing up here but Steele has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manning tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manning has to tap! Slick submission there by Steele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brannigan Steele!
Brannigan Steele is the new welterweight champion!
Brannigan Steele thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Bleed 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Evelin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manning.
Manning punishes Evelin's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Evelin is rocked!
Manning jabs at Evelin's body.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Evelin to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Evelin just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy Manning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016

#R1#
Manning throws a combination. Del Rio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
Del Rio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manning connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Rio scrambles back to his feet.
Manning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Rio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Rio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manning throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Del Rio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manning!
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!
Del Rio trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand back up. Del Rio steps back and let's Manning get back to his feet.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Rio doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Del Rio checks the leg kick.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Del Rio's belly button to the back.
Del Rio checks a low kick from Manning.#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
Manning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.
Manning avoids the elbow strike from Del Rio, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Manning's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manning fails to pull guard.
Del Rio stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Manning prevents Del Rio from getting back to his feet.
Manning content to stall in guard here. #T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Del Rio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manning'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.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Manning isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Manning stays in close to Del Rio's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Rio wants to stand and escape but Manning is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Manning.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Del Rio rushes Manning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Manning wants to stall.
Del Rio blocks a body shot from Manning.
Manning scores with a shot to the side of Del Rio's head.
Del Rio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Del Rio 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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Del Rio to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manning cracks a nice hook into Del Rio's ribs.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning cracks a nice hook into Del Rio's ribs.
Del Rio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Rio jumps guard but Manning stands there with Del Rio around his waist. Del Rio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Rio just leaning against Manning, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manning looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Rio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Del Rio decides to pull guard. #T1#
Del Rio wants to stand and escape but Manning is having none of it.
Manning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Del Rio wants to stand and escape but Manning is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Rio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Rio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Manning.#T3#
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch.
Del Rio missing with knees to the body.
Manning goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Del Rio 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!
Manning tries to break free.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Del Rio to control. #T4#
Manning tries to escape but Del Rio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Del Rio trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Manning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Rio. Del Rio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Troy Manning is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Manning is having none of it.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Manning.
Del Rio tries to clinch
and Manning counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Del Rio rushes Manning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manning to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Manning's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Del Rio controlling the action here for a moment.
Del Rio wants to take the fight to the mat but Manning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manning avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rio can do to turn this around?
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Del Rio misses with the head strike.
Del Rio missing with knees to the body.
Manning lands a left hand.
Del Rio has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
Del Rio struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Del Rio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manning is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Manning is looking for a takedown.
Del Rio looking for a takedown. #BC#
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Rio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Rio moves away.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Rio wants to counter with a clinch but Manning pushes him away.
Del Rio avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning is looking to wear down Del Rio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Del Rio's belly button to the back.
Del Rio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Del Rio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning wobbles Del Rio with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Manning dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Del Rio to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy Manning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Manning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sann circles away quickly and effectively.
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sann throws a push kick but Manning slaps the foot to one side.
Sann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manning to score with a decent uppercut.
Manning avoids the head kick by Sann.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Manning's head coaches at The Shit-house that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sann at a distance.
Sann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sann tries to move into range but Manning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sann misses with a head kick.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
And Sann responds with a good body kick, but Manning manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sann. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Manning misses.
Manning is looking to wear down Sann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manning lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Sann moves out of range of the leg kick from Manning.
Manning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sann on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Sann does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Manning. #ROC#
Sann is rocked!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manning, as that shot connected.
Sann is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Manning swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sann's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Manning blocks the body kick.
Conor Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Harris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Manning's ribs.
Manning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manning tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manning throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Manning shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Harris counters with a quick kick to the body but Manning blocks it.
Manning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Harris tenderised Manning's leg. Manning is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Manning looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manning throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
Manning throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Manning takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manning misses with a straight right.
Manning thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Manning takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.#T2#
Manning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Manning tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manning tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris is looking to wear down Manning with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris looks to land a combination but Manning avoids it well.
Manning misses with a looping right.
Manning misses with a hook.
Manning with a jab.#T3#
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Harris misses.
Jab, jab by Manning - just one landing. #ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Harris leaves his chin hanging out and Manning seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Harris crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Humans lands a leg kick that knocks Manning off balance momentarily.
Humans pushes Manning away with a front kick.
Humans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manning connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humans scrambles back to his feet.
Humans ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manning misses with a left hand
and Humans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manning throws a leg kick
and Humans counters with an outside leg kick.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Humans.
Humans keeps Manning at a distance using the push kick.
Humans scores with a leg kick.
Humans fakes the leg kick and cracks Manning in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Humans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Humans blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Humans misses.
Manning misses with a hook
and Humans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Manning throws a right hand that misses
and Humans counters with a good, hard body kick but Manning shrugs it off.
Manning looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Humans.
Manning throws a lazy uppercut
letting Humans counter with a right hand.
Manning misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Humans lands a front kick.
Humans feints and then cracks Manning's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manning down. #KD#
Humans lands a big head kick that sends Manning tumbling to the mat! Humans takes a step backwards and waves Manning back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humans scores with a spinning back kick!
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Humans finish him?
Humans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manning will feel that in the morning.
Humans is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Manning flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Manning is out cold! Humans holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunting Humans!
Our winner, Hunting Humans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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