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Event:
WCF 66: Road vs Khabib
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Manhunter scores with a hook.
Manhunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Manhunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Manhunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manhunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona jabs at Manhunter's body.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corona moves out of range as Manhunter strikes.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Corona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corona lands a right hook to the body.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manhunter connects with a jab.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Corona lunges at Manhunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manhunter's hand.
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhunter.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhunter misses the target. #T1#
Manhunter misses the body punch
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Manhunter scores with a hook.
Manhunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Manhunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manhunter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Corona counter with a right hand. #ROC#Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manhunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Manhunter takes one to the chin there.
Corona cracks Manhunter with a hook to the temple - Manhunter is on wobbly legs here! Corona swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Manhunter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corona wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Manhunter throws out a powerful jab.
Manhunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Joe Hooks has been cut.
Hooks misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hooks. Those never looked like landing.
Hooks is looking to clinch but Manhunter is avoiding it.
Manhunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manhunter lands a brutal head kick. Hooks looks out on his feet and Manhunter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Martian Manhunter!
After the fight, Martian Manhunter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Manhunter misses.
Denisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
Manhunter misses the jab.
As Manhunter looks to move away, Denisov throws a big counter combo but Manhunter just gets out of the way.
Denisov tries for a takedown but Manhunter circles away easily
letting Manhunter counter with a right hand.
Manhunter throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Denisov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denisov needs to keep his hands up - Manhunter had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov scores with a jab to the head.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Manhunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denisov dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov is looking to counter punch.
Manhunter misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Manhunter lands with a shot to the body.
Manhunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Denisov. That snapped Manhunter's head back.
Denisov swinging wildly here.
Manhunter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Denisov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denisov feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denisov manages to avoid it.
Manhunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Manhunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denisov.
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov defending well as Manhunter loads up on a big left hand.
Manhunter throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Denisov to counter with a crisp jab.
Denisov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manhunter scores with a hook to the body. Denisov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denisov defending well as Manhunter loads up on a big left hand.
Manhunter misses with a shot to the body
and Denisov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manhunter takes one to the chin there.
Denisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manhunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhunter duly obliges.
Denisov digs a good hook to Manhunter's body.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhunter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Denisov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Denisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manhunter is trying to force a seperation but Denisov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denisov wants to clinch.
Denisov wants to clinch up but Manhunter keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Manhunter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Denisov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Denisov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manhunter scores with a shot to the body.
Denisov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manhunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denisov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Manhunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manhunter misses with a left hand
and Denisov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denisov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Manhunter circles away.
#CL#
Denisov drives through and clinches with Manhunter against the cage.
Manhunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Manhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Manhunter in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Denisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhunter.
Denisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Denisov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Denisov.
Manhunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Manhunter pushes him off.
Manhunter throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denisov is defended easily by Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denisov on the side of the head.
Denisov is looking to clinch.
Manhunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
#T1#
Manhunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Manhunter gets tackled into the cage by Denisov. Denisov maintains the clinch.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manhunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denisov has him pressed against the cage.
Denisov has Manhunter pressed against the cage.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Denisov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denisov misses the jab.
Denisov lands a jab to the head.
Manhunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Denisov avoids nicely.
Manhunter swinging wildly here.
Denisov lands a head shot.#T2#
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Denisov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
Manhunter lands a right hook to the body.
Manhunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denisov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov sizes up Manhunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denisov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Manhunter lands a left and a right that sends Denisov crashing to the canvas! Manhunter dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Denisov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Denis Denisov has been cut.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Manhunter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manhunter punching from mount but Denisov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oh Denisov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denisov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
Denisov seems to have got his legs back now.
Denisov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhunter. #T3#
Denisov wants to control but Manhunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manhunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denisov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhunter's back!
Denisov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Denisov scores with punches from the back.
Denisov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manhunter.
Denisov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Manhunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Denisov slips a nice elbow through Manhunter's hands, connecting with Manhunter's forehead.
Denisov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manhunter trying to control here.
Manhunter is trying to control but Denisov manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Manhunter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Manhunter is rocked!
Denisov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Manhunter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Denisov around the waist but Denisov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Denisov is the winner by TKO! Denisov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
Denis Denisov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 33: Bader vs Prawira
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Silverstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manhunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silverstein in his tracks.
Manhunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Manhunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Silverstein is just out of range.
Silverstein blocks a jab.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Silverstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silverstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhunter works over Silverstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Silverstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silverstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manhunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Silverstein's head. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter connects with a crisp jab.
Manhunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Silverstein avoids nicely.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter misses with a jab to the body
and Silverstein counters with a three punch combo that has Manhunter backing up. Manhunter nods at Silverstein to acknowledge the strikes.
Manhunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silversteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silverstein swings for the body but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Manhunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Manhunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhunter.
Manhunter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Manhunter is avoiding it.
#T2#
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silverstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Silverstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silverstein is looking to clinch. #CL#
Silverstein darts in and clinches Manhunter up against the cage.#BC2#
Manhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhunter jabs Silverstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manhunter jabs Silverstein right on the nose. Silverstein blinks but takes it well.
Silverstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manhunter lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Manhunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silverstein doesn't seem phased though.
Manhunter lands with a shot to the body.
Manhunter moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##KD2#
Manhunter moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Silverstein goes down! Can Manhunter finish him!?#ROC2#Silverstein is rocked!
Manhunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Silverstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silverstein looking to control.
My spies in Triple XXX inform me that Manhunter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manhunter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silverstein seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhunter is looking to sweep but instead, Silverstein has passed into half guard.
Silverstein trying to pass the guard but Manhunter defending well.
Manhunter punching from the bottom.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverstein stops Manhunter from getting back to his feet.
Manhunter is looking to control Silverstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manhunter avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhunter punching from the bottom.
Silverstein stalling.
Manhunter strikes from the bottom but Silverstein uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silverstein takes one to the chin there.
Silverstein misses with a body shot.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Manhunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhunter scores with a nice head shot.
Silverstein avoids the body shot from Manhunter.
Manhunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manhunter stuns Silverstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silverstein on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silverstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhunter.
Manhunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Manhunter connects with a single shot there.
Silverstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Klaus Silverstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter takes a swing at Silverstein's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Manhunter.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silverstein.
It looked like Silverstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silverstein.
Manhunter stuns Silverstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manhunter.#TD#
Silverstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhunter is trying to stand back up but Silverstein is controlling him
#T2#
Manhunter wants to get back to full guard.
Silverstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverstein works his way into side control. #T3#
The referee asks Silverstein politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silverstein prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manhunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Silverstein prevents Manhunter from escaping the position.
Silverstein taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Manhunter is having none of it.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silverstein moves out of range.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Silverstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Silverstein staying out of range there.
Silverstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Silverstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manhunter sizes up Silverstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Manhunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Manhunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by Manhunter.
Manhunter clobbers Silverstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silverstein is looking for a counter combo.
Silverstein is looking to wear down Manhunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Manhunter throws a body punch but Silverstein moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Silverstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Manhunter looks to move away, Silverstein throws a big counter combo but Manhunter just gets out of the way.
A left lands for Silverstein.
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!
Manhunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Manhunter stalks Silverstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silverstein's face. Silverstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Silverstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silverstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Silverstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silverstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhunter throws out the jab.
Silverstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silverstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhunter throws a hook but Silverstein blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Silverstein.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silverstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhunter.
Manhunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silverstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhunter throws the left hand but Silverstein avoids the punch easily.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
Manhunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manhunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silverstein.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Silverstein ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Silverstein tries to counter by clinching up but Manhunter breaks away and moves out of range.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
Silverstein throws a push kick but Manhunter slaps the foot to one side.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Silverstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverstein is looking for a counter combo.
Manhunter throws a hook to the side of Silverstein's head but Silverstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manhunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Manhunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhunter misses with a straight left.
Silverstein attempts a counter takedown but Manhunter avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Silverstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhunter circles away.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manhunter dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!
Manhunter lands a really nice looking cross but Silverstein seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silverstein manages to avoid it.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silverstein wants to clinch up but Manhunter keeps it at a distance.
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silverstein misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Silverstein.
Manhunter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Manhunter - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhunter 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zane misses.
Manhunter lands with a cross.
Zane throws a looping overhand right but Manhunter ducks down to avoid it.
Zane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter lands a right hook to the body.
Manhunter looks to land a combination but Zane avoids it well.
Zane misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Manhunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zane.
Manhunter slips under a jab from Zane.
Manhunter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zane lands a jab to the head.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Zane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manhunter.#ROC#Zane is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhunter cracks Zane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zane falls backwards against the cage. Manhunter follows up with more strikes that drop Zane to his knees. Manhunter keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 19: Rua Bolsdeep
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
A little feinted left hand from Farrokhzad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manhunter throws a shot from downtown. Farrokhzad moves away and avoids it.
Farrokhzad scores with a decent looking hook.
Manhunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad slips a jab and a cross from Manhunter.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Farrokhzad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Farrokhzad moves into the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Manhunter.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands.
Farrokhzad throws a head punch that misses.
Manhunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farrokhzad or not.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Manhunter throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Manhunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Farrokhzad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manhunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Farrokhzad has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Manhunter goes down! Farrokhzad dives on top of him - Manhunter manages to get guard.
#ROC#Manhunter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand. Manhunter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farrokhzad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Manhunter can't hide his disappointment, as Farrokhzad celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter won't allow it.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Manhunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Manhunter manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter lands with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Manhunter strikes.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Manhunter.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Dilbrandt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manhunters head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Manhunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhunter works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow. #BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhunter. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Manhunter ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Manhunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manhunter. That did some damage!
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.#T3#
Manhunter avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Manhunter.
The crowd cheers as Manhunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Manhunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Manhunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Manhunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Dilbrandt is trying to pull guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Manhunter both land. Nice combination.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Manhunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhunter.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Manhunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Manhunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manhunter on the side of the head.
Manhunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhunter eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manhunter throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Manhunter.
Manhunter misses with a looping left.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter tries to clinch up
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Manhunter.
#T1#
Manhunter lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manhunter's hands.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Manhunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.
Manhunter tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manhunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.#T2#
Manhunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter lands a head shot.
Manhunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manhunter ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt wants to counter with a clinch but Manhunter pushes him away.
Manhunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Manhunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter blocks it.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Manhunter looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Manhunter tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Manhunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Manhunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Manhunter down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Manhunter works over Dilbrandt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Manhunter is out of range.
Manhunter throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Manhunter moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
A jab from Manhunter does it's job there.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Manhunter is rocked!
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Manhunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Manhunter falls backwards against the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes that drop Manhunter to his knees. Dilbrandt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Manhunter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt gave a mention to SynCity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tournament darts in and clinches Manhunter up against the cage.#BC#
Manhunter manages to break the clinch.
Tournament takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Manhunter clinches up against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manhunter pushes Tournament back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manhunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
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!
Manhunter tries to break free but Tournament pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Manhunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch.
Manhunter lands a head shot.
Tournament closes the distance but Manhunter moves to the side
and Manhunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhunter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Manhunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Manhunter has closed the distance and engaged Tournament in a clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Manhunter 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhunter.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhunter lands a nice uppercut.#T2##BC#
Manhunter breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Manhunter moves into the clinch.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manhunter is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manhunter.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tournament gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Manhunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Manhunter throws a nice looking combination but Tournament bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Manhunter clinches.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manhunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manhunter can't find room to land a body shot as Tournament controls the action.
#BC#
Manhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Manhunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tournament tries to clinch but Manhunter is having none of it.
Tournament tries to clinch up.
Tournament is looking to clinch.
Manhunter throws a looping overhand right but Tournament ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tournament.
Tournament is looking to clinch but Manhunter is avoiding it.
#T4##CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Manhunter back into the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manhunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manhunter throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Manhunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Tournament rushes Manhunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Manhunter shrugs off.
Manhunter gets through Tournament's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Manhunter breaks from the clinch.
Manhunter misses with a looping right.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tournament manages to avoid it.
Tournament steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manhunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tournament stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manhunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tournament backwards. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tournament takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Manhunter as the two fighters clinch.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Manhunter 's eye.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Manhunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Manhunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Manhunter clinches with his opponent.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Manhunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Manhunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Manhunter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tournament blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Manhunter scores with a hook to the body.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Manhunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhunter.
Tournament steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhunter.#CL#
Manhunter clinches with his opponent.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A punch combination from Manhunter misses. #CL2#
Tournament clinches up against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Manhunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Manhunter misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manhunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manhunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Manhunter.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manhunter lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manhunter.
Manhunter has had enough of the clinch but Tournament keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tournament wants to clinch.
Tournament tries to clinch but Manhunter is having none of it.
Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manhunter throws a hook but Tournament avoids it easily.
Tournament wants to clinch up but Manhunter keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Manhunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Manhunter pushes him off.#CL2#
Tournament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tournament avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manhunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and pushes Tournament back into the cage.
Manhunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Manhunter breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter sets himself, and Tournament steps forward looking for the clinch! Manhunter avoids it this time.
Manhunter sizes up Tournament with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Tournament with a series of wild strikes but Tournament uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhunter cracks Tournament with an open hand slap.#T1#
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Manhunter pushes him off.
Qfc Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tournament gets tackled into the cage by Manhunter. Manhunter maintains the clinch.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manhunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Manhunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tournament tries to clinch but Manhunter is having none of it.
Manhunter takes a swing at Tournament's ribcage but misses.
Tournament tries to clinch there but Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tournament wants to clinch up but Manhunter keeps it at a distance.
Manhunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Tournament.
Tournament takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
Qfc Tournament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manhunter working hard to break the clinch.
Manhunter blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhunter lands a body punch. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Tournament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manhunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Manhunter tries to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling the position. #BC#
Manhunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhunter throws a body punch but Tournament moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
#T3#
Manhunter working hard to break the clinch.
Manhunter takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhunter misses the target. #CL#
Manhunter clinches.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manhunter blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Manhunter has had enough of the clinch but Tournament keeps him there for the moment.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Manhunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Manhunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tournaments head.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Manhunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Manhunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manhunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Manhunter misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Manhunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Manhunter avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
A short left from Manhunter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Manhunter scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
A relieved looking Martian Manhunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Harris stuns Manhunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhunter as he avoids it easily.
Manhunter lands with a shot to the body.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris avoids the body shot from Manhunter.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Harris.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manhunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Manhunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manhunter defends it well.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Manhunter as Harris shoots in.
Harris goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Manhunter's guard.
Manhunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Manhunter postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Manhunter gets to his feet. Harris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manhunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhunter lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Harris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manhunter defends it well.
Manhunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manhunter misses the shot to the body.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
Manhunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.#T2#
Manhunter throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Manhunter backing up. Manhunter nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhunter throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhunter lands with a nice body punch.
Harris wants to clinch but Manhunter slips to the side
and Manhunter counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Harris.
A little feinted left hand from Manhunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manhunter looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhunter, which made it look bad.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manhunter.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter misses with a looping right.
Manhunter misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Harris gets a clinch.
Harris jumps guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manhunter after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Manhunter.
Manhunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manhunter throws a head punch that misses.
Manhunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses. #T4#
Manhunter tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Manhunter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses with a right hand
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left and a right from Manhunter both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manhunter.
Harris slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manhunter connects with a body shot.
Manhunter misses with a looping left.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhunter throws a one two combo.
Harris staying out of range there.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhunter misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Harris counters with a crisp one two that drops Manhunter! Harris thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manhunter to his feet! Manhunter is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Manhunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris works on Manhunter's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Harris defending well as Manhunter loads up on a big left hand.
Manhunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Manhunter has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Harris!
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Event:
F&BE 19 - Creation of Adan
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Manhunter misses with a body punch
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.
Manhunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Manhunter scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Kurt Clark has been cut.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manhunter under the eye.
Manhunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Manhunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Manhunter's head but Manhunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Manhunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Clark has cracked Manhunter with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Clark lands another huge swinging hook and Manhunter tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Manhunter, before Clark can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurt Clark!
Kurt Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 27
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Manhunter throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris shoots and misses
and Manhunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Manhunter.
Morris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhunter as he jumps to the side.
Manhunter misses the shot to the body.
Manhunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manhunter connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Keith Morris has been cut.
Morris moves away from the strike by Manhunter.
Morris drops his hands momentarily and Manhunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Morris.
Manhunter falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown. Manhunter fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Morris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manhunter controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
Morris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manhunter wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris pushing down on Manhunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manhunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morris in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Morris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Manhunter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Morris!
A victorious Keith Morris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Manhunter lands a jab.
Manhunter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Manhunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
Manhunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Manhunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendoza steps in with a hook that catches Manhunter right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mendoza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Manhunter looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mendoza!
Daniel Mendoza retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Mendoza waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter looks to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Mendoza forces Manhunter back against the cage and clinches.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike from Manhunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manhunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mendoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendoza has Manhunter pressed against the cage, preventing Manhunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manhunter tries to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Mendoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Manhunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhunter pushes Mendoza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manhunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza. #ROC2#
Manhunter is rocked!
Manhunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Manhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza dips to his left and cracks Manhunter with an uppercut!
Oh Manhunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mendoza! Manhunter is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mendoza!
Daniel Mendoza is the new featherweight champion!
Daniel Mendoza made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
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Event:
WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manhunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graham. Graham obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham misses with a straight left.
Manhunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhunter. That snapped Graham's head back.
#ROC2#
Graham is rocked!
Manhunter misses with a looping left.
Graham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhunter pounces like a tiger and cracks Graham with a vicious hook! Graham is down but not out! Manhunter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martian Manhunter! Martian Manhunter retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Martian Manhunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
Manhunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manhunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter connects with a stiff jab that staggers Blaze - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Martian Manhunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WPFA: Throughbred Thursday
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Scars misses with a takedown attempt - Manhunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter lands a nice hook to Scars's body. Scars takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scars shoots in and drives through. Manhunter sprawls well.
Manhunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Scars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Marlin Scars has been cut.
Manhunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhunter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Manhunter throws a combination. Scars tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter jabs at Scars's body.
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!
Jab by Manhunter.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scars changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Manhunter connects with a body shot that sends Scars's belly button to the back.
Scars is looking to clinch.
Scars keeps Manhunter at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Manhunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Scars is looking for a takedown.
Scars jumps guard but Manhunter stands there with Scars around his waist. Scars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manhunter is trying to force a seperation but Scars has the dominant position.#TD2#
Scars decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Scars is looking for a triangle but Manhunter pushes his legs off easily.
Manhunter throws a strike but Scars rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Scars stops Manhunter from standing up.
Manhunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Manhunter trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Manhunter working for a triangle but Scars defends it easily.
Scars stopping the sweep attempt from Manhunter.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scars.
Scars takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scars slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the shot to the body.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scars walks into a left hand.
Manhunter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manhunter.#CL2#
Scars moves into the clinch.
Manhunter stops a takedown attempt from Scars.
A body shot lands from Manhunter.
A left hand lands to the body for Manhunter.
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!
Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Manhunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scars backwards.
Scars has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manhunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scars jumps guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scars can do to turn this around?
Manhunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scars backwards.
Come on Manhunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manhunter is trying to force a seperation but Scars has the dominant position.
Scars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manhunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Manhunter.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Scars won't allow it.
Manhunter tries to break free but Scars pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter working hard to break the clinch.
Scars fails to pull guard.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Scars has Manhunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scars pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manhunter tumbling to the mat - Scars dives into Manhunter's guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhunter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Scars has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scars is trying to pull guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scars tries for a takedown but Manhunter manages to get underhooks.
Scars is working for takedown but Manhunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scars tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scars is breathing heavily.
Scars keeps control of Manhunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manhunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manhunter.
Manhunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Scars won't allow it.
Scars looking for a takedown.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scars is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manhunter is trying to break the clinch but Scars has him pressed against the cage.
Manhunter 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.
Martian Manhunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manhunter clobbers Scars with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scars lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manhunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhunter is looking to counter punch.
Scars avoids the body shot from Manhunter.
Scars slips a jab and a cross from Manhunter.
Scars feints the counter takedown.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Scars is rocked!
Manhunter connects with a superb combination that knocks Scars out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Manhunter before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Scars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter is the new featherweight champion!
Martian Manhunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhunter as he jumps to the side.
Manhunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Naikkorine avoids nicely.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
A cross from Manhunter lands.
Manhunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naikkorine at a distance.
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Naikkorine avoids them all with ease.
Manhunter digs a good hook to Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Naikkorine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naikkorine was well out of range. Poor timing from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter scores with a jab.
Manhunter connects with the punch.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the body.
Naikkorine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhunter stuffs the takedown.
Naikkorine walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhunter thuds a left hand into Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter works over Naikkorine's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Naikkorine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naikkorine counters with a nice uppercut.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter looks winded!
Manhunter throws a combination. Naikkorine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Naikkorine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.
It looked like Naikkorine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naikkorine dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Naikkorine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naikkorine staying out of range there.
Manhunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Naikkorine throwing a counter right hand but Manhunter manages to avoid it.#TD#
Manhunter gets caught flat footed, as Naikkorine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Naikkorine trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter wants to stand and escape but Naikkorine is having none of it. #T1#
Manhunter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naikkorine passes Manhunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naikkorine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhunter keeps working. #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.#SUB2#
Manhunter actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manhunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naikkorine backs up against the cage.
Naikkorine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Naikkorine shoots in but no luck this time.
Manhunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naikkorine has his takedown stuffed
and Manhunter counters with a three punch combo that has Naikkorine backing up. Naikkorine nods at Manhunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Manhunter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter leaves Naikkorine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter 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#
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter cracks Naikkorine with a good jab.
Manhunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manhunter lands a jab to Naikkorine's midsection.
Naikkorine darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Naikkorine into the cage.
Naikkorine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhunter pinned against the cage. Manhunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Good body shot from Manhunter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhunter is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Manhunter.
Naikkorine tries to stall but Manhunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manhunter tries to break free but Naikkorine pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naikkorine is defending well for now.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Naikkorine.
Manhunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Manhunter. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manhunter just leaning against Naikkorine, taking a breather. #BC#
Naikkorine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naikkorine in his tracks.
Finko Naikkorine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhunter throws a one two combo.
Naikkorine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manhunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhunter duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhunter 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
A victorious Martian Manhunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WPFA: Thoroughbred Thursday
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Manhunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manhunter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manhunter. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Manhunter throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Manhunter.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhunter sprawls well. Manhunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhunter's waist but Manhunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Manhunter misses with a looping right.
Manhunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Manhunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva slips a straight right by Manhunter.
Silva throws out a counter right but Manhunter avoids it with no problem.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter swinging wildly here.
Manhunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Manhunter throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Manhunter lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Manhunter wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Manhunter misses its intended target.
Manhunter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manhunter swinging wildly here.
Manhunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Manhunter slips under a jab.
Manhunter misses with a two punch combination.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
As Manhunter backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Manhunter manages to avoid it all.
Manhunter is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manhunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manhunter throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Manhunter looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Manhunter sprawls well.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Manhunter misses with a body kick.
Manhunter misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhunter.
Manhunter moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhunter misses the target. #T1#
Manhunter throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Manhunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manhunter smiles and moves away.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manhunter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manhunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
#T2#
Manhunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhunter sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhunter lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhunter.
Manhunter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhunter is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
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#
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Manhunter ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Manhunter works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva is looking to chop away at Manhunter's legs.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Manhunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Manhunter cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manhunter defends it nicely.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manhunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Manhunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhunter, which made it look bad. #T2#
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Manhunter pushes him off.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manhunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhunter 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
After winning the bout, Martian Manhunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Manhunter pushes Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhunter'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.#TD2#
Virtanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manhunter uses from the top position.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Virtanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manhunter defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen working a defensive guard but Manhunter passes into half guard.
#T1#
Virtanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhunter's back!#SUB2#
Manhunter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Virtanen's arms.
Manhunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manhunter breaks Virtanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manhunter content to stall in guard here.
Manhunter postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter. #SU#
Manhunter stands and steps away. Virtanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely. #CL#
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manhunter jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Manhunter around his waist. Manhunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Manhunter jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen prevents Manhunter from getting back to his feet.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Virtanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manhunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtanen has managed to get both his arms back between Manhunter's legs - danger averted.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtanen postures up in Manhunter's guard and throws a big left but Manhunter blocks it.
Virtanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhunter has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Manhunter has Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manhunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's time! Manhunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Virtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virtanen somewhat.
Virtanen darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Manhunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manhunter pulls Virtanen into guard.
Manhunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Manhunter looking for a guillotine here but Virtanen defends easily.
Manhunter wants to sweep here but Virtanen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Virtanen postures up and lands a big shot to Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter is looking to stand up but Virtanen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Manhunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head to control his posture.
Virtanen landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Virtanen trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manhunter has his foot on Virtanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Manhunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Manhunter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Manhunter as Virtanen shoots in.#T3#
Manhunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Manhunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
As Manhunter backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Manhunter manages to avoid it all.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhunter tries to counter with a takedown but Virtanen is quick to defend against it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Virtanen counters with a head kick.
Manhunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manhunter throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Manhunter is looking to clinch.
Virtanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Manhunter moves out of range. #T4#
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen unleashes a big counter combination but Manhunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Manhunter clinches up with Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Manhunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manhunter.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen is trying to force a seperation but Manhunter has the dominant position.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Manhunter has him pressed against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Manhunter jumps guard and drags Virtanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Virtanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manhunter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virtanen.
#T2#
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Manhunter moves out of range easily.
Manhunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhunter tries to sprawl out of it but Virtanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Virtanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Manhunter clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Manhunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Manhunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen. #CL#
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Manhunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Manhunter pulls guard. #T4#
Virtanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Virtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.#ES#
Manhunter wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martian Manhunter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
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