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Event:
RFC 22: Ready to Rumble
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.#CL2#
MacManus rushes Saki and presses him up against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacManus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus effectively controlling the action here.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1##BC2#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saki checks it well.
MacManus misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Saki in a clinch.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Murphy MacManus has been cut.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki presses MacManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacManus can turn it around.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
#BC2#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
MacManus scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
Saki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Saki moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Saki had a free shot at his head there.
Saki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacManus on the side of the head.
Saki misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Saki instigates a clinch.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Saki.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.#T3#
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
MacManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacManus throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saki lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Saki takes one to the side of the head.
Saki throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on MacManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off. #T4#
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!
Saki throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
Saki prevents a body shot from MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki lands an elbow just above MacManus 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus scores with a shoulder strike.
Saki lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
MacManus scores with the left hand. Saki knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus jabs at Saki's body.
Saki is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Saki scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
Saki misses with a straight right.
MacManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saki pushes MacManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saki. #BC2#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki. #T2#
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacManus ducks right into an uppercut from Saki.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki misses with a left hand
and MacManus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saki.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saki rather than just go for the knockout.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Saki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saki lands a body shot.
Saki jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
Saki tries to counter by clinching up but MacManus breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
MacManus clinches.
Saki lands with a short shot to the head.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Saki.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
MacManus tries to pull guard but Saki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Saki improves position.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki digs a right hand into MacManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacManus's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacManus is breathing heavily.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Saki won't allow it.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.
MacManus working hard to break the clinch.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has Saki pressed against the cage.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Oroku Saki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Saki slips under a jab.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Saki.
MacManus throws a leg kick but Saki moved away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Saki.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus tries a body shot but Saki blocks it.
Oroku Saki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saki tries a knee to the head but MacManus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki misses the jab.
Saki thuds his right hand into MacManus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Saki slips the punch.#T1#
MacManus blocks a jab.
Saki moves out of range of the strikes.
Saki misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus motions for Saki to come forward. MacManus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Saki.
#CL#
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus tries to stall but Saki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saki throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Saki's head but Saki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacManus misses with a body shot.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
MacManus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Saki finds it's way through MacManus's defenses.
MacManus takes one to the chin there.
Saki misses with the combination.
Saki throws a shot to the body.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Saki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from MacManus misses.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus takes one on the button.
Saki misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakis head.
Saki blocks an uppercut.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saki gets through MacManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4##BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Saki misses with a body shot.
Saki lands with a straight right. MacManus didn't see that one coming.
MacManus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Saki avoids it well.
Saki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
MacManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Saki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saki scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
MacManus is rocked!
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacManus or not.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Oroku Saki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oroku Saki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oroku Saki!
Oroku Saki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 12: Malicious Intent
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Tarly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarly walks into a stiff left hand from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarly tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tarly moves into the clinch.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacManus is looking to control Tarly's arms but Tarly gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacManus has his back to the cage.
Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacManus wants to stall.
Tarly misses with a body punch.
Tarly throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarly misses with some punches.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacManus lands a right hand. #T1#
Tarly digs a right hand into MacManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacManus's gas tank. #TD2#
MacManus drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Tarly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacManus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tarly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacManus has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tarly's face as MacManus controls the position.
Tarly can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Tarly pushes MacManus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacManus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tarly is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
MacManus just content to control the position.
Tarly is trying to work for a sweep but MacManus has mounted him!
MacManus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tarly to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tarly trying to control the action but MacManus just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
MacManus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tarly is really stuck here.
MacManus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Tarly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacManus biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tarly is looking to clinch.
As Tarly backs off MacManus throws a huge counter combo but Tarly manages to avoid it all.
MacManus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarly if he has to take too many more of those.
Tarly blocks the body kick.
Tarly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus slips under a jab from Tarly.
Tarly slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
A quick step to the side and Tarly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarly clobbers MacManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarly avoids the body shot from MacManus.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
Tarly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacManus.
MacManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacManus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarly on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tarly rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
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!
Tarly scores with a shot to the side of MacManus's head. #BC2#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarly.#T1#
Tarly is looking to clinch.
Tarly tries to close the distance and clinch but MacManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tarly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tarly misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
MacManus tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Tarly counters by moving into the clinch.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus misses with a body punch.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Tarly managing to block the knees to the body from MacManus.
Tarly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land.
Tarly lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarly gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
Tarly misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tarly.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Tarly controls the action.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacManus misses with the head strike.
MacManus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarly's elbow.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarly lands a nice shot to the body.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacManus blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tarly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
A short left from Tarly.
Tarly lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarly scores with a shot to the side of MacManus's head.
A short body shot lands from Tarly as the two fighters clinch.
Tarly misses with some punches.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
Tarly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacManus or not.
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Tarly.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacManus is breathing heavily.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarly.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tarly.
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacManus tries to break the clinch but Tarly is controlling the position.
MacManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samwell Tarly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tarly cracks MacManus with a nice body shot.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Tarly dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
MacManus blocks a jab.
MacManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacManus.
MacManus misses with a straight left.
Tarly looks to clinch
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tarly moves into the clinch.
MacManus is looking to control Tarly's arms but Tarly gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacManus has his back to the cage.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacManus looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is trying to push Tarly away but Tarly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarly.
Tarly keeps control of MacManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacManus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarly lands with a right to the head.
Tarly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarly. #ROC#
MacManus is rocked!
Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
MacManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarly finish him?#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
MacManus slips under a jab from Tarly.
And MacManus responds with a good body kick, but Tarly manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from MacManus misses. #CL2#
MacManus darts in and clinches Tarly up against the cage.
MacManus blocking some punches.
Tarly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarly gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Tarly lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Tarly.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but Tarly blocks with his arms.
Tarly throws a big uppercut that drops MacManus! More strikes from Tarly and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacManus lies dazed against the cage as Tarly celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Tarly!
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Event:
RFC 9: Awakening
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
MacManus clinches.
MacManus pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Disosiondars slips the punch.
MacManus lands with an overhand left.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
Disosiondars lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Disosiondars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Disosiondars 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.
Disosiondars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disosiondars was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Despite the aggression on Disosiondars's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacManus scores with a jab.#T1#
MacManus lands with a cross.
MacManus leaves Disosiondars with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Disosiondars is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Disosiondars scores with a nice head shot.
Disosiondars moves away from the strike by MacManus.
Disosiondars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by MacManus.
MacManus connects with the punch.
Disosiondars fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Disosiondars tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
MacManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Disosiondars up against the cage.
Disosiondars can't get the takedown.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Velgar Disosiondars.
Disosiondars jumps guard but MacManus stands there with Disosiondars around his waist. Disosiondars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacManus slowing the pace effectively.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Disosiondars's takedown attempt.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Disosiondars's takedown attempt.
MacManus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Disosiondars.
Disosiondars jumps guard but MacManus stands there with Disosiondars around his waist. Disosiondars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacManus.
Disosiondars throws a series of punches but MacManus avoids them all with ease.
Disosiondars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Disosiondars looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Disosiondars's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch successfully.
MacManus prevents the takedown attempt.
MacManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Disosiondars looks winded!
Disosiondars wants to take the fight to the mat but MacManus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus lands with an overhand left.
MacManus lands a leg kick that knocks Disosiondars off balance momentarily.
MacManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
MacManus lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
MacManus rushes Disosiondars and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disosiondars counters with a nice uppercut.
Disosiondars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
MacManus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disosiondars. Disosiondars circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
Disosiondars is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Disosiondars looks to land a combination but MacManus avoids it well.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disosiondars was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Disosiondars lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Disosiondars tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
Disosiondars shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacManus eats them both and turns towards Disosiondars to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacManus throws a lazy right hand but Disosiondars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
MacManus clinches up against the cage.
Disosiondars is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacManus stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Disosiondars is working for takedown but MacManus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Disosiondars goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacManus prevents it.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Velgar Disosiondars.
MacManus pushes Disosiondars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Disosiondars wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus slips a jab and a cross from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars is breathing heavily.
MacManus throws a head kick that Disosiondars semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Velgar Disosiondars has been cut.#CL#
MacManus clinches.
MacManus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Disosiondars.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacManus is stalling here.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus just leaning against Disosiondars, taking a breather.
MacManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Disosiondars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacManus throws a body punch but Disosiondars moves out of range.
Disosiondars unleashes a big counter combination but MacManus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Disosiondars lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disosiondars throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Disosiondars has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacManus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacManus works on Disosiondars's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from MacManus.
Disosiondars tries to score a body lock takedown but MacManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Disosiondars now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
MacManus thows a body kick. Disosiondars tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacManus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
MacManus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacManus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Disosiondars throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacManus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacManus connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws a front kick that sends Disosiondars stumbling back into the cage.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by MacManus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacManus.#T4#
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars misses with a two punch combination.
MacManus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Disosiondars's head.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
MacManus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Disosiondars back to the cage. MacManus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Disosiondars misses with a body shot.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
MacManus instigates a clinch.
Disosiondars has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacManus.
MacManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Disosiondars tries to score a body lock takedown but MacManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Velgar Disosiondars's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
MacManus instigates a clinch. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
MacManus slips a jab and a cross from Disosiondars.
MacManus lands a two punch combo.
Disosiondars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacManus.
Disosiondars looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Disosiondars, pushing him back against the cage.
MacManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Disosiondars looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disosiondars is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacManus to keep the fight standing.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Disosiondars throws a series of punches but MacManus moves out of range.
Disosiondars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacManus. #T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Disosiondars got wobbled bad by a big combination! MacManus presses forward with punches and knees until Disosiondars stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Disosiondars closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
RFC 6: Starburst
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louverture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Despite the aggression on Louverture's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacManus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Louverture has MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Louverture can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
Louverture trying to stall but MacManus improves his position.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacManus stalling the fight.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacManus.#T1#
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture throws a nice head kick!
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Louverture's shoulder, as Louverture tries to avoid the shot.
Louverture wants to clinch.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
Louverture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from MacManus. Those never looked like landing.
Louverture misses with a head kick.
MacManus moves out of range as Louverture strikes.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
MacManus throws a series of punches but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus is looking to wear down Louverture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louverture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
MacManus pushes Louverture up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacManus.
MacManus scores with a shot to the body.
Louverture wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
MacManus swings widly with a right hand
and Louverture counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.#T3#
Louverture avoids a kick to the body.
Louverture lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but MacManus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch successfully.
Louverture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacManus avoids it.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture throws a head kick that misses.
Louverture tries to clinch up
and MacManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louverture thinking.
MacManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Louverture tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus stalling.
#T4#
Louverture misses with some punches.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Louverture.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms.
Louverture trying to control the position but instead, MacManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Louverture into the cage.
MacManus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louverture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacManus takes a swing at Louverture's ribcage but misses.
MacManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacManus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Louverture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louverture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus lands a jab to the nose.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Louverture fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Louverture saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Louverture has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacManus misses with the combination.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louverture can do to turn this around?
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
MacManus stalling against the cage.
Louverture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacManus is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from MacManus.
MacManus lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Louverture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus pushes Louverture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Louverture wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Louverture fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacManus.
Louverture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Louverture blocks an elbow strike from MacManus.
MacManus digs a right hand into Louverture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louverture's gas tank. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
MacManus throws a one two combo.
MacManus cracks Louverture with an open hand slap.
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus misses with a looping left.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louverture.
MacManus throws a body punch but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus sets himself, and Louverture steps forward looking for the clinch! MacManus avoids it this time.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacManus stuns Louverture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Louverture avoids it well.
Louverture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Louverture throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
MacManus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
It looked like MacManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus throws the left hand but Louverture avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Louverture wants to counter the offense by MacManus and move into the clinch position.#CL#
MacManus clinches.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus tries a body shot but Louverture blocks it.
Louverture throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from MacManus.
MacManus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus jabs Louverture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus punishes Louverture's body with a nice straight punch.
Louverture tries to bum rush MacManus with a series of wild strikes but MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Louverture moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louverture digs a good body shot into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus lands with a right hand.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacManus.#CL#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Louverture is trying to stall.
MacManus is working Louverture over against the cage.#T3#
Louverture can't break the clinch.
MacManus controlling the action here for a moment.
MacManus stalling.
MacManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
MacManus is leaning against Louverture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus tries to throw a body punch but Louverture avoids it by throwing MacManus back against the cage.
Louverture missing with knees to the body.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Louverture backwards. #BC#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Louverture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacManus.
MacManus scores with a three punch combo!
Louverture avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toussaint Louverture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louverture on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo needs to keep his hands up - MacManus had a free shot at his head there.
Xolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.#CL#
MacManus clinches with his opponent.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but MacManus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
Xolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacManus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xolo's efforts to push away.
MacManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Xolo avoids the damage to the body.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xolo fails to pull guard.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xolo.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
MacManus gets through Xolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
MacManus leaning against his opponent.
MacManus is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacManus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xolo can turn it around.
MacManus slows down the pace here.
MacManus is leaning against Xolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xolo up against the cage.
MacManus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Murphy MacManus.
MacManus looks to land a body kick but Xolo moved away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily.
MacManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xolo. #T2#
MacManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacManus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xolo if he has to take too many more of those.
Xolo with a poor takedown
and MacManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Xolo looks winded!
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacManus as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacManus.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacManus.
MacManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Xolo eats them both and turns towards MacManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacManus. Xolo shrugs it off though.
MacManus throws a series of strikes that have Xolo backpedaling.
#ROC#
Xolo is rocked!
MacManus lands a big right hook! Xolo looks hurt but is still standing! MacManus lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Xolo falls down and MacManus dives in with a huge hammer fist! Xolo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and MacManus runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
SPFC XIII
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
MacManus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob McBobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a hook but McBobs blocks it.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBobs tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus. #CL#
MacManus clinches.
MacManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus stalls.
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacManus stalls.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacManus lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
McBobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McBobs tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from MacManus.
MacManus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacManus'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.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBobs avoids it.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
McBobs clinches up with MacManus and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBobs managing to block the knees to the body from MacManus.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
#T2#
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is working McBobs over against the cage.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from MacManus.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacManus avoiding damage.
MacManus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBobs backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBobs avoids it.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but MacManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus is looking to counter punch.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow. #T3#
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
McBobs tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
#CL#
MacManus pushes McBobs up against the cage in a clinch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
A short left from MacManus.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
MacManus prevents a body shot from McBobs.
MacManus slowing the pace effectively.
MacManus tries to land knees in the clinch but McBobs avoids the damage to the body.
McBobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
#T4#
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McBobs gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
MacManus misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from MacManus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.#BC#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
MacManus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacManus duly obliges. #ROC#
McBobs is rocked!
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBobs is still on wobbly legs! Can MacManus finish him?
MacManus swats away the attempt to clinch by McBobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McBobs tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
McBobs seems to have recovered his senses.
MacManus looks to land a combination but McBobs avoids it well.
McBobs blocks the body kick.
McBobs tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
McBobs tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it. #CL#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus blocks a body shot from McBobs. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
MacManus has McBobs up against the cage in a clinch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs being controlled against the cage.
McBobs being controlled against the cage.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
McBobs tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range. #CL#
MacManus pushes McBobs up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from MacManus.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
#BC#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
MacManus rushes McBobs and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
#T2#
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McBobs blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus stalling in the clinch.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs managing to block the knees to the body from MacManus.
MacManus struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobs controls his hands.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
MacManus blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to work over MacManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBobs can do to turn this around?
McBobs being controlled against the cage.
MacManus struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobs controls his hands.
#T3#
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus blocks a body shot from McBobs. #BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but McBobs blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus blocks a body shot from McBobs. #BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from MacManus misses its intended target.
McBobs slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
#CL#
MacManus has McBobs up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
MacManus struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobs controls his hands.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage. #BC#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but MacManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
McBobs gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBobs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
MacManus clinches up with McBobs and pushes him back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
MacManus is working McBobs over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big right from MacManus misses.
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus misses with a body shot.
#CL#
MacManus clinches up against the cage.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as McBobs controls the action.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus takes a swing at McBobs's ribcage but misses.
McBobs tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
MacManus closes the distance and pushes McBobs back into the cage.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.
MacManus has McBobs pushed against the cage.
MacManus is trying to push McBobs away but McBobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBobs tries to work over MacManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacManus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacManus avoiding damage.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBobs tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus is pushing McBobs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
McBobs moves out of range of the body kick.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBobs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacManus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
McBobs instigates a clinch. #T2#
McBobs being controlled against the cage.#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBobs moves out of range as MacManus throws a body kick.
McBobs flicks out a counter leg kick but MacManus steps away.
McBobs moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
McBobs checks a leg kick nicely.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
McBobs takes the fight into the clinch.
MacManus tries a body shot but McBobs blocks it.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
McBobs is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
McBobs misses with a body punch.
MacManus stalling against the cage.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacManus pushes McBobs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
MacManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow. #BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
McBobs gets a clinch.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBobs wants to clinch
letting MacManus counter with a right hand. #T4#
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
McBobs tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from MacManus misses.
McBobs flicks out a counter leg kick but MacManus steps away.
McBobs wants to clinch.
McBobs checks a low kick from MacManus.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBobs moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
McBobs tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
McBobs moves forwards but MacManus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob McBobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus misses with a kick to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanhanen throwing a counter right hand but MacManus manages to avoid it.
MacManus throws a lazy body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanhanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Vanhanen pushes MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanhanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanhanen is keeping busy.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus taking a breather.#T1#
Vanhanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Vanhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanhanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacManus tries to land a body kick
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacManus tries to clinch but Vanhanen moves away
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
MacManus throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Vanhanen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vanhanen lands a head shot.#ROC#
MacManus is rocked!
Vanhanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanhanen finish him?
MacManus misses with a double jab
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
MacManus seems to have recovered his senses.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Vanhanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As MacManus looks to move away, Vanhanen throws a big counter combo but MacManus just gets out of the way.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
Vanhanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vanhanen duly obliges.
Vanhanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanhanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.#CL2#
MacManus gets a clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Vanhanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on MacManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanhanen.
#BC#
Vanhanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vanhanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhanen half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
MacManus falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from MacManus
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus misses with a hook to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacManus tries to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Vanhanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacManus misses with a hook to the body
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
MacManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! MacManus is out on his feet! Vanhanen sets himself and nearly takes MacManus's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
Affe Vanhanen 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.
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Event:
SPFC 7
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Yi Li has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus wants to stall.
#BC#
Yi Li breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yi Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Yi Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Yi Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but Yi Li blocks with his arms.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yi Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yi Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yi Li has managed to clinch.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Yi Li improves position.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike.
MacManus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Yi Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Yi Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Yi Li's knee but Yi Li avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Yi Li misses with a head kick.
Yi Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacManus - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Yi Li moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
Yi Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yi Li is trying to break the clinch but MacManus is controlling him.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus avoids the elbow strike from Yi Li, against the cage.
MacManus takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from MacManus as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Yi Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
MacManus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Yi Li clinches with his opponent.
MacManus controlling the action here for a moment.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacManus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yi Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
MacManus pushes Yi Li up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus works on Yi Li's body with a couple of short punches.
MacManus is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Yi Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yi Li.
MacManus throws a series of punches but Yi Li moves out of range.
Yi Li throws a quick counter head kick but MacManus was just out of range.#T4##CL#
Yi Li closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Yi Li instigates a clinch.
MacManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Yi Li.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yi Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Yi Li keeps him there for the moment.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murphy MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yi Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yi Li swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus tries to bum rush Yi Li with a series of wild strikes but Yi Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yi Li tries to work over MacManus's front leg with a kick but MacManus checks it.
Yi Li misses with a low kick as MacManus jumps back.
MacManus works Yi Li's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Yi Li rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yi Li is keeping busy.
MacManus leaning against his opponent.
Seung Hyung Yi Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yi Li is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li moves out of range of the body kick from MacManus.
Yi Li fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacManus just manages to avoid it.
MacManus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yi Li counters with a body kick. #CL2#
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yi Li, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yi Li misses with a low kick.
MacManus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yi Li 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. #T2#
Nice body punch from MacManus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacManus'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#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi Li tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
Yi Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li wants to land a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
Yi Li is looking to score with low kicks.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Yi Li avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
MacManus rushes Yi Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yi Li misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Yi Li's knee but Yi Li avoids it well.
Yi Li misses with a kick to the body.
Yi Li has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yi Li connects with a leg kick. MacManus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yi Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yi Li thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yi Li throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yi Li rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus tries to clinch but Yi Li moves out of range.
MacManus throws a one two combo.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus moves away
and MacManus counters with a two punch combo.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Yi Li slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yi Li moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as MacManus blocks the leg kick.
Yi Li throws a leg kick but MacManus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yi Li lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacManus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacManus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yi Li throws a wild body kick that MacManus sees coming a mile off.
Yi Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacManus.
#CL#
Yi Li has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacManus scores with a push kick.
MacManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus connects with a body shot.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yi Li eats them both and turns towards MacManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yi Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yi Li lands with a kick to the temple. MacManus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yi Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Yi Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yi Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
Yi Li throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus tries to clinch
and Yi Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacManus's knee momentarily.
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Yi Li closes the distance but MacManus moves to the side
enabling MacManus to counter with a crisp jab.
MacManus swings for the body but Yi Li moves out of range.
MacManus moves out of range of the leg kick from Yi Li.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacManus lands with a good body shot.
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYi Li.
Yi Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yi Li explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
#T1#
Yi Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacManus's defenses.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
MacManus looking to stall.
#BC2#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Yi Li clinches.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
MacManus is working Yi Li over against the cage.
Yi Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from MacManus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacManus lands with a right to the head.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yi Li up against the cage.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yi Li will feel that in the morning.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yi Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Yi Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Yi Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacManus.
MacManus feints a jab promting Yi Li to slip. MacManus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yi Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Yi Li rushes MacManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus lands with a right to the head.
Yi Li lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
Yi Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacManus's efforts to push away.#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yi Li at a distance.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yi Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
Seung Hyung Yi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
#BC2#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
Yi Li motions for MacManus to come forward. Yi Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li misses with a low kick.
That kick from MacManus tenderised Yi Li's leg. Yi Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yi Li blocks the body kick.
Yi Li looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yi Li throws a head kick that misses.
Yi Li moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
Yi Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Yi Li backs off MacManus throws a huge counter combo but Yi Li manages to avoid it all.
Yi Li throws a front kick aimed at MacManus's knee but MacManus avoids it well.
Yi Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yi Li has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Yi Li.
Yi Li throws a solid leg kick but MacManus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yi Li.
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacManus lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacManus 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
SPFC 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus jabs at Little's body.
MacManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from MacManus crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
MacManus tries to stand but Little is controlling his head. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little is trying to get back to half guard.
Little wants to control but MacManus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacManus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Little down.
MacManus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MacManus 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#
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.
Little is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacManus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus stalling.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but Little defending well.
MacManus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
MacManus not doing much here.
Little has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacManus is working away from the top position though.
MacManus is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus darts in looking for a takedown but Little gets double underhooks and turns MacManus into the cage.
Little misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Little has a takedown stuffed.
Little has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little is breathing heavily.#T4#
Little on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Little pinned against the cage. Little gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little misses with a takedown #CL2#
and MacManus moves into the clinch.
Little letting MacManus take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Little. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
Little misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Little pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacManus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it. #CL2#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Little prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little is looking to take this one to the mat.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Little takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacManus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Little defends well and MacManus ends up having to push Little into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacManus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Little fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from MacManus.
Little fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus misses with a head kick.
MacManus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
MacManus pushes Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Little tries for a takedown but MacManus manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Little on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus fails to land the takedown.
Little seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
MacManus darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.
MacManus lands a shot to the body.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD2#
MacManus pulls Little into guard.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Little is one step ahead there.
MacManus pulls Little in close to prevent any damage.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
MacManus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
MacManus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Little is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
MacManus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Little avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Little tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
MacManus jumps guard and drags Little to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacManus wants to stand but Little is controlling the position. #SUB2#
MacManus working for submissions but it's allowed Little to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Little is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacManus is looking to escape.
MacManus wants to control but Little is keeping busy.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Little is looking for a kimura but MacManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Little to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Little working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacManus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Little manages to move to mount!
MacManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacManus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacManus is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Little.
MacManus is trying to stand.
#T4#
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little moves nicely into side control.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Little showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacManus 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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