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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rankings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mann pushes Rankings off looking to stand but Rankings dives back in and keeps control.
Rankings wants to free his trapped foot but Mann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mann pushes Rankings off looking to stand but Rankings dives back in and keeps control.
Rankings is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
Rankings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rankings controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rankings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Rankings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Rankings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rankings won't allow Mann to sweep him here. #SU2#
Rankings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Rankings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Rankings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rankings fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mann, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Rankings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rankings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rankings gets slowly back to his feet.
Mann is looking for a counter combo.
Mann stuffs the takedown.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rankings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mann is trying to stand back up but Rankings is controlling him
Rankings is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mann manages to get to full guard.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Rankings is having none of it.
Rankings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rankings must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rankings looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Rankings fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mann, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Rankings is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rankings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marlin Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Rankings .
Mann is pushing Rankings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mann slows down the pace here.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rankings .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rankings wants to break free but Mann has control.
#TD#
Mann manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Rankings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rankings throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rankings .
Rankings closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Rankings pushes Mann against the cage but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rankings misses with a takedown
and Mann counters with a left and a right that stings Rankings .
Marlin Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Rankings .#TD#
Mann drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Mann instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rankings tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rankings is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mann is standing up over Rankings . Rankings looks to escape but Mann dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rankings can do to turn this around?
Rankings is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rankings can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rankings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Mann has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rankings is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mann yanks on the arm and Rankings is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marlin Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Codi instigates a clinch.
Mann is pushing Codi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann throws an elbow but it misses.
Codi gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Codi pulls guard effortlessly.
Codi wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Codi's head.
Codi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Codi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mann wants to stand and escape but instead Codi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Codi trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Codi throws a big elbow that misses.
Codi trying to move into half guard but instead Mann has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
Codi working a defensive guard here.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Codi is proving hard to escape from. #T2##ES2#
Codi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Codi tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Codi is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Codi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marlin Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Codi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mann is looking to control Codi's arms but Codi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mann has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Codi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Codi tries to pull guard but Mann holds him up against the cage and eventually Codi drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Mann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Codi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Codi blocks an elbow strike from Mann.
Codi working Mann over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Codi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Codi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Mann backs off Codi throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Codi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
Codi looks winded!
Codi misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mann moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Codi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Codi shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Codi clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mann jumps guard and drags Codi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Codi trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Codi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!
Codi has a closed guard, preventing Mann from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mann stands up and waves to Codi to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marlin Mann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Codi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Codi tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Codi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Codi.
Codi is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Codi circles away.
Codi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Codi gets slowly back to his feet.
Codi fails to land the takedown.
Mann throws the kick towards the body but Codi avoids it.
Codi is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Codi instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Codi as Mann tries to tie him up.
Mann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Codi letting Mann take a breather here.#T2#
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Codi has him pressed against the cage.
Mann wants to take the fight to the mat but Codi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Codi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Codi shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Codi is breathing heavily.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Codi.
Codi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Codi is fending him off so far but Mann persists. Nope, Codi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Codi sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Mann there. #T3#
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Codi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Mann is looking for a kimura but Codi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Codi is trying to stand back up but Mann is controlling him
#SUB2#
Codi actively working from the bottom here.
Mann working Codi over with strikes. #SU#
Mann gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Codi tries to sprawl but Mann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Codi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SU#
Mann stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Mann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Codi kicks off Mann and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Codi gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Codi can't get the takedown.
Mann is trying to push Codi away but Codi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann tries to break free but Codi pushes him back against the cage.
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 Marlin Mann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Codi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Codi gets an underhook and turns Mann into the cage.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Codi has him pressed against the cage.
Mann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Codi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Codi instigates a clinch.
Mann wants to take the fight to the mat but Codi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mann looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Codi's brow. #TD#
Mann has picked Codi up - he's going for a ride! Mann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Codi is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Codi avoid being mounted?
Marlin Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Codi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mann is staying active.
Codi pushes Mann off looking to stand but Mann dives back in and keeps control.
Codi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Codi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mann is working for a submission of some sort.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mann wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Codi uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Codi wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann wants to stand but Codi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Codi darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Codi prevents Mann from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Codi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Codi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Codi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvin Codi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Codi has a takedown stuffed.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Codi.
Codi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Codi clinches with his opponent.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Codi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Codi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Codi with the counter takedown but Mann avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Codi on that attempt. #TD#
Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Codi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mann is standing up over Codi. Codi looks to escape but Mann dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Mann lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malvin Codi.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlin Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heyward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heyward misses with a wild combination.
Heyward stuffs the takedown.
Heyward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duncan Heyward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heyward now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mann doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Heyward to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heyward lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heyward.
A jab from Heyward finds it's way through Mann's defenses.
Heyward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.#T1#
Mann is looking to clinch.
Heyward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heyward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heyward swinging wildly here.
Heyward lands with a nice combination. Mann backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Mann is rocked!
Heyward is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Heyward moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mann! Heyward continues to tee off on Mann, landing with a left and a right! Heyward connects with a right hand that leaves Mann sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Heyward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Heyward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Brook.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Mann gets a takedown into half guard.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mann is trying for a kimura here. Brook looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mann wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marlin Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonard is looking to get back to full guard here but Mann has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
Leonard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonard looking for a sweep but Mann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann working the ground and pound effectively.
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Leonard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Mann is punishing Leonard with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leonard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leonard for a finish.
Leonard tries to escape the position.
Leonard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonard is trying to get back to his feet but Mann has full control of the position and if anything, Leonard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mann 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.
Leonard is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB#
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Leonard fending off the submission attempt from Mann.
Mann struggling to land strikes to the head as Leonard covers up.
Despite being in a bad position, Leonard is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mann avoiding Leonard 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Leonard trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Leonard right now.
#SUB#
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leonard is trying to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann is not going to allow Leonard to sit and survive in this position.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard tries to escape the position.
Leonard trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leonard showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin Mann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Mann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mann swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leonard throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Mario Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Leonard gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Mann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC#
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard, which made it look bad.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard throws a leg kick
and Mann counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Leonard has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leonard as Mann tries to tie him up.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonard's efforts to push away.#T2#
Leonard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well.
Nice body punch from Mann.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonard has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonard can do to turn this around?
Leonard is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Leonard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Mann slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Mann successfully pulls guard.
Mann keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard throws a strike but Mann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann wants to stand but Leonard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leonard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Leonard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mann is controlling him well.#T4#
Leonard struggling a bit here.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
What's Leonard going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Leonard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin Mann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Leonard throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Leonard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mann defends well and Leonard ends up having to push Mann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann throwing shots but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Leonard is trying is best to control the position here.
Leonard wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann thows a huge punch but Leonard dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Mann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leonard to stand up.
A punch lands to the side of Leonard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Marlin Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Leonard.#T1##CL#
Mann has Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann has had enough of the clinch but Leonard keeps him there for the moment.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonard avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mann is leaning against Leonard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonard dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonard won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leonard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mann walks away with a smile on his face. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.#TD#
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Leonard pushes Mann off but Mann dives into side control.
#T3#
Mann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard is trying to reverse the position but instead Mann has taken his back - oops!
Mann controlling well, preventing Leonard from escaping the position.
Mann not allowing Leonard to control his hands. #SUB#
Mann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Leonard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##ES2#
Leonard manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonard stuffs the takedown.
Leonard darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Leonard into the cage. #TD2#
Leonard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marlin Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonard in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlin Mann!
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