Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024

#R1#
Pudzianowski motions for Manivong to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Manivong shoots in and bounces Pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manivong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manivong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manivong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Manivong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pudzianowski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Manivong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pudzianowski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Manivong lets go of the hold and Pudzianowski can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Manivong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manowaru defends it nicely.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manivong slips a jab from Manowaru.
Manivong feints the counter takedown.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Manivong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manowaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Manivong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manowaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.#T1##TD2#
Manivong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manowaru to the ground. Manivong is now in Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand and escape but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manivong is pushing down on Manowaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manowaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Manivong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up.
Manowaru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manivong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up. #T2#
Manivong is keen to just control but Manowaru is a slippery customer.
Well, if Manivong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manivong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manowaru looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manivong. #T3#
Manivong shoots in for a takedown but Manowaru shows good takedown defense.
Manivong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manivong throws a combination that misses
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manivong is defended easily by Manowaru.
Manowaru throwing a counter right hand but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru tests Manivong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong dives in and grabs Manowaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manowaru pushes down on Manivong's head and hops out.
Manivong shoots for a double leg takedown but Manowaru sprawls well. He's pushed Manivong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Manivong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manowaru is looking to stand up but Manivong isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
That's time! Manowaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manowaru connects with the punch.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru looks to land a combination but Manivong avoids it well.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Manowaru.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manivong clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Manowaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Manowaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manivong shoots in and drives through. Manowaru sprawls well.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
Manowaru throws a hook to the side of Manivong's head but Manivong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manivong looks for a takedown but Manowaru sprawls well.
Manivong with a poor takedown
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manivong.
Manowaru keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Manivong throws a push kick but Manowaru slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong fails with a takedown attempt.
Manowaru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Manowaru misses the target. #TD2#
Manivong dives in and scores a takedown into Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand up but Manivong is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manivong stops Manowaru from standing up. #T3#
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.#TD2#
Manivong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet.
Manivong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manowaru is trying to stand.
Manowaru is staying active underneath Manivong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Manivong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manowaru scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manivong manages to mount him!
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manivong controlling from the full mount.
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manowaru is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Manowaru squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong misses with a head shot.
Manowaru wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manivong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Manivong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manowaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong is looking to clinch but Manowaru is avoiding it.
Manowaru throws a right and a left that Manivong avoids nicely. #CL2#
Manivong moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru leaves Manivong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Manowaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Manivong or perhaps it was just good defense by Manowaru, which made it look bad.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru needs to keep his hands up - Manivong had a free shot at his head there.
Hiro Manowaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manivong darts in looking for a takedown but Manowaru gets double underhooks and turns Manivong into the cage.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Manowaru both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manowaru tries to break free but Manivong pushes him back against the cage.
Manowaru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong. #T2##BC#
Manowaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru cracks Manivong with an open hand slap.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Manowaru throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Manivong.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manowaru counters with a left and a right that stings Manivong.
Manowaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manivong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manivong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Manivong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manowaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Manivong defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
Manivong throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong fails to land the takedown.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Manowaru misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manivong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manowaru defends well and Manivong ends up having to push Manowaru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Manivong takes the fight into the clinch.
Manivong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manowaru prevents it. #BC#
Manowaru breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manivong throws a nice looking combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manowaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manivong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manivong misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manowaru, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Outlaw digs a good hook to Manivong's body.
Outlaw slips a jab and a cross from Manivong.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Outlaw lands a big uppercut and Manivong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manivong looks OK. Outlaw waves Manivong back to his feet!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Outlaw finish him?#CL2#
Manivong moves into range and clinches up with Outlaw.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manivong.
Outlaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Outlaw looking to throw knees to the head but Manivong is blocking nicely.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
Outlaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manivong.
Outlaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outlaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outlaw.
Manivong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Outlaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manivong avoids it.
Manivong looking for a takedown. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outlaw.
Outlaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong avoiding damage as Outlaw throws knees to the body.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong blocking some punches. #TD2#
Manivong has picked Outlaw up - he's going for a ride! Manivong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Outlaw is trying to stand up here but Manivong is controlling him well.
Manivong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Outlaw is looking to escape.
Outlaw is staying active underneath Manivong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manivong is pressing down on Outlaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Outlaw is holding on for now. #T2#
Outlaw is trying to escape back to his feet but Manivong uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manivong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Outlaw's legs.
Manivong in side control, throwing shots but Outlaw defends. #SUB2#
Manivong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Outlaw, who protects the arm well.
Manivong takes a little break here. Outlaw wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Outlaw tries to escape but Manivong is in control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manivong working the strikes but Outlaw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Manivong trying to mount his opponent but Outlaw defends it. #SUB2#
Manivong wants to work for an arm triangle but Outlaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Outlaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Outlaw dips to his left and cracks Manivong with an uppercut!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manivong. #SUB2#
Manivong swings around for an armbar but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manivong's guard.
Outlaw wants to get up but he can't break Manivong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manivong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manivong looking to control but Outlaw passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akuma Manivong's cut.
That's time! Outlaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manivong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Outlaw as he jumps to the side.
Outlaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Outlaw swinging wildly here.
Outlaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manivong checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manivong is defended easily by Outlaw.#CL2#
Manivong moves into range and clinches up with Outlaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
A short left from Outlaw.
Manivong tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Outlaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Outlaw with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1##TD2#
Manivong pulls Outlaw into guard.
Outlaw postures up.
Manivong looking for a sweep. Not yet Manivong, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw is looking to stand up but Manivong won't let him.
Outlaw trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Outlaw is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Outlaw throws a body punch but Manivong moves out of range.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Manivong drives through and clinches with Outlaw against the cage.
The Devils Outlaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Outlaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw looking to throw knees to the head but Manivong is blocking nicely.
Outlaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Manivong.
Outlaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong tries to land knees in the clinch but Outlaw avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manivong takes an elbow to the temple.
Outlaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Outlaw on the inside.
Outlaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong tries to pull guard but Outlaw won't allow it.
Manivong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Outlaw walks away with a smile on his face. Manivong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Outlaw with a hook.
Manivong tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Outlaw gets caught flat footed, as Manivong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manivong content to stall in guard here.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manivong is controlling him. #T4#
Outlaw has a closed guard, preventing Manivong from standing up.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Manivong is controlling him.
Manivong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Devils Outlaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akuma Manivong's cut.
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#
Manivong tries for a takedown but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Outlaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Devils Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Manivong dives in and scores a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Outlaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws an elbow that misses. Outlaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manivong's guard. Nice move by Outlaw!#REVR#
Manivong pulls Outlaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Outlaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Manivong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Outlaw passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
Manivong trying to hold on to Outlaw's head to control him but Outlaw postures up. #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.
Manivong is looking for a sweep. Outlaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet.
Manivong is looking to control Outlaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manivong avoid being mounted?
Manivong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Outlaw manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Manivong 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.
Manivong is trying to stand.
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Manivong is controlling the position.
Manivong trying to control but Outlaw postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Outlaw throws a right and a left that Manivong avoids nicely. #TD2#
Manivong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manivong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Manivong trying to control the position but Outlaw is working away.
Outlaw pushes Manivong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manivong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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 The Devils Outlaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outlaw, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chontamenti clinches up against the cage.
Manivong is trying to push Chontamenti away but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Chontamenti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manivong pushes Chontamenti off but Chontamenti dives into side control.
Manivong is looking to reverse the position.
Manivong is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti just content to control the position. #T1#
Manivong is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Manivong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Manivong is trying to buck Chontamenti off.
Manivong tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Manivong's face as Chontamenti controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chontamenti is looking to take a break and control but Manivong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Chontamenti gets tackled into the cage by Manivong. Manivong maintains the clinch.
Manivong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chontamenti is keeping busy.
Chontamenti wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Manivong is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Manivong jumps guard.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Manivong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Chontamenti is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chontamenti advances to half guard.
Manivong is trying to maintain the position but Chontamenti is very close to passing his half guard.
Chontamenti trying to mount his opponent but Manivong defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chontamenti cracks Manivong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manivong shoots in and drives through. Chontamenti sprawls well.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Manivong's body. #TD#
Chontamenti dives in and scores a takedown into Manivong's guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Chontamenti is fighting to break Manivong's control of his arms but Manivong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manivong is looking to stand up but Chontamenti isn't so interested in that idea.
Manivong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chontamenti. No joy for Manivong on that attempt. #TD2#
Manivong feints and as Chontamenti raises his hands in defense, Manivong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Chontamenti is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manivong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
Chontamenti trying to control the position.
Manivong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chontamenti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manivong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manivong trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.
Manivong dives in for a single leg takedown but Chontamenti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chontamenti feinted with a counter takedown.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti throws the left hand but Manivong avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
As Chontamenti backs off Manivong throws a huge counter combo but Chontamenti manages to avoid it all.
Chontamenti scores with a decent looking hook.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Manivong down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti scores with a hook.
Manivong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chontamenti swivels and escapes.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Chontamenti lands an overhand right.
Chontamenti lands with a straight right. Manivong didn't see that one coming.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manivong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Manivong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chontamenti forces Manivong back against the cage and clinches.
Manivong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chontamenti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chontamenti being controlled against the cage.
Chontamenti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manivong to keep the fight standing.
Manivong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chontamenti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manivong tries to break free but Chontamenti pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chontamenti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chontamenti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manivong slips under a jab.
Manivong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chontamenti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manivong closes the distance but Chontamenti moves to the side #TD#
and Chontamenti counters with a shoot takedown. Manivong fights it but they end up in guard.
Chontamenti stays in close to Manivong's body and controls the position.
Manivong pulls Chontamenti in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Manivong is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manivong seems keen to control Chontamenti's posture.
Chontamenti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manivong is pulling down on Chontamenti's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thoth Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.#TD2#
Manivong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chontamenti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong being controlled here momentarily.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Chontamenti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Chontamenti is controlling Manivong's posture.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manivong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chontamenti is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manivong slips a jab from Chontamenti.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Chontamenti counters with a single leg into guard. Manivong didn't expect that.
Manivong trying to control the position.
Chontamenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Manivong is keeping the position.
Chontamenti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Manivong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chontamenti, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Manivong fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Haden gets caught flat footed, as Manivong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manivong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Manivong controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manivong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manivong is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong is pulling down on Haden's head. It's preventing any offense from Haden, at least for the moment.
Manivong working a defensive guard but Haden manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Haden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Haden wants to control for a moment but Manivong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Manivong looking for a sweep. Not yet Manivong, not yet.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden wants to control from the top but Manivong keeps moving.
Manivong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Manivong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manivong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden is looking to stall here but Manivong recovers full guard.
Haden pushing down on Manivong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away.
Haden prevents Manivong from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manivong. #TD#
Haden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Manivong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manivong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manivong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manivong fails with the takedown.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manivong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Manivong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Manivong's head.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Manivong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haden is trying to defend but Manivong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Haden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden missing with a left hand there. Manivong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haden's waist but Haden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manivong off to one side. #TD2#
Manivong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haden's guard.
Haden wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong throws a strike but Haden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manivong is keeping the position for now.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Manivong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
Haden working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Manivong is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Haden wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manivong wants to clinch
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Manivong drives through with a takedown into Haden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
Haden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden is just content to waste time from the top position. Manivong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Manivong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haden has picked Manivong up and slammed him! Manivong can't keep hold of the triangle and Haden manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Manivong prevents Haden from moving into mount.
Haden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Manivong is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it.
Manivong looking for a sweep but Haden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Haden trying to control but Manivong is having none of it. #T3#
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haden tries to control but Manivong wriggling away.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong is trying desperately to improve position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haden is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden passes into side control, despite Manivong's attempt to control the position.
Manivong is looking to reverse the position.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
Manivong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden trying to control the action but Manivong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the fight, ZaDarius Haden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Manivong is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Manivong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svyatogor sprawls well initially but Manivong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svyatogor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Svyatogor is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svyatogor dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Svyatogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Svyatogor keeping full guard, as Manivong tries to pass.
Svyatogor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong. #T1#
Svyatogor is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong slips nicely into half guard.
Manivong wants to advance to full mount but Svyatogor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svyatogor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manivong looking to sit in guard and control but Svyatogor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Svyatogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svyatogor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svyatogor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svyatogor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Svyatogor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svyatogor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Svyatogor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manivong wants to sweep but no luck.
Svyatogor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Manivong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svyatogor controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svyatogor passes into half guard. #T3#
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
Svyatogor is trying to control. Manivong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Svyatogor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Svyatogor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manivong is pressing down on Svyatogor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manivong trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Svyatogor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manivong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manivong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manivong! #REVB#
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svyatogor has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor wants to control but Manivong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong tries to score with some ground and pound. Svyatogor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Manivong is trying to get an arm triangle but Svyatogor is defending well. #SUB2#
Manivong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manivong throws a right hand that Svyatogor ducks under and follows up with a left that Svyatogor also avoids with ease.
Manivong misses with a hook.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manivong throws the kick towards the body but Svyatogor avoids it.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Manivong misses.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manivong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.#T1#
Manivong misses with a shot to the body
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manivong staying out of range there.
Svyatogor jabs at Manivong's body.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manivong with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manivong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Manivong's head.
Manivong tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manivong misses with a right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manivong! Svyatogor lets Manivong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Manivong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manivong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manivong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Manivong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manivong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manivong counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Svyatogor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manivong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Svyatogor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manivong sprawling to the canvas! Manivong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Svyatogor finish him?!
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Manivong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Svyatogor. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Manivong wants to clinch#KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a nice right hand that sends Manivong toppling to the canvas! Manivong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svyatogor finish him?!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manivong misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Torvik walks into a stiff left hand from Manivong.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torvik. That's going to slow Manivong down.
Good work by Manivong as he checks the leg kick.
Manivong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manivong is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
It looked like Manivong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Torvik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manivong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong shoots in looking for a takedown. Torvik tries to sprawl out of it but Manivong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torvik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.#T1#
Manivong throws a shot from downtown. Torvik moves away and avoids it.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Manivong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Manivong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torvik is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Torvik pushes Manivong away with a front kick.#T2#
Torvik connects with a right hand. Manivong shakes it off.
Torvik throws a hook but Manivong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Manivong misses the target.
Torvik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong misses the shot to the body.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torvik is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Torvik circles away and we're back to standing.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Torvik.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Manivong has his takedown stuffed
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akuma Manivong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik scoring well with a low kick there.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torvik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manivong. That did some damage!
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
Manivong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Manivong's leg. Manivong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong catches Torvik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Manivong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torvik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manivong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Manivong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torvik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manivong is in Torvik's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manivong postures up.
Torvik is controlling Manivong's posture.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Torvik trying to control the position here.
Torvik is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torvik pulls Manivong in close to his closed guard and prevents Manivong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torvik trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Torvik throws a leg kick but Manivong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manivong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manivong wants to clinch
and Torvik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manivong misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manivong.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Manivong shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik swings for the body but Manivong moves out of range.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
The crowd cheers as Torvik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manivong doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Manivong blocks the low kick.#T1#
Manivong throws a head kick but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik tries a quick counter leg kick but Manivong is wise to it.
Manivong closes the distance and clinches up with Torvik, looking for a takedown. Manivong pushes Torvik against the cage but Torvik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Manivong tries to clinch up but Torvik circles away and keeps his distance.
Manivong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Manivong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Manivong off balance momentarily.
Manivong fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torvik! But no joy.#T2#
Torvik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick which misses Manivong's front leg but catches the back leg as Manivong tries to avoid it.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manivong is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik catches Manivong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manivong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torvik if he has to take too many more of those.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Torvik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torvik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Torvik.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manivong.
Torvik with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Manivong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manivong has time to react.
Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik feints and then cracks Manivong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manivong down. #T4#
Torvik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torvik works Manivong's body with a nice hook.
Torvik throws a jab but it's blocked by Manivong.
Manivong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Manivong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.
Torvik with a hook.
Manivong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torvik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manivong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torvik - the referee stops the clock and Manivong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torvik. Manivong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2#
Torvik cracks Manivong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manivong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torvik finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manivong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Manivong.
Torvik throws a hook but Manivong blocks it.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manivong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik lands with an uppercut that bounces Manivong off the cage and back into range.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong tries to clinch but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Torvik. No joy for Manivong on that attempt.
Torvik was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torvik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Manivong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik checks a low kick from Manivong.
Torvik connects with a solid leg kick.
Manivong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Torvik backs away, Manivong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik.
Torvik throws a low kick but Manivong moves out of range easily.
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Manivong's leg but Manivong calmly moves out of range.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Torvik does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Manivong misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manivong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
Torvik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manivong misses with a low kick as Torvik jumps back.
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!
Manivong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manivong needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Torvik gets tackled into the cage by Manivong. Manivong maintains the clinch.
Manivong misses with the head strike.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
Manivong scores with a shoulder strike.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Torvik prevents a body shot from Manivong.
Torvik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Torvik.
Torvik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torvik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A body shot lands from Torvik.
Torvik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Torvik - that landed with a thud.
Torvik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong takes a shot to the head.
Torvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torvik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Manivong misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torvik lands a shot to the body.
Torvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torvik digs a right hand into Manivong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manivong's gas tank. #T4#
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Manivong controls his hands.
Torvik tries a body shot but Manivong blocks it.
Sven Torvik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torvik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Manivong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Torvik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Torvik.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik working aggressively here. #BC2#
Torvik manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Torvik.
Torvik throws a shot to the body.
Torvik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torvik lands a front kick.
Torvik scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Torvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torvik 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Torvik!
A victorious Sven Torvik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Lampi.
Lampi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Manivong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lampi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lampi misses with the combination.
Manivong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manivong tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Lampi counters with a nice right hand that sends Manivong toppling to the canvas! Manivong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lampi finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manivong slips a jab from Lampi.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lampi and Manivong falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lampi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eemeli Lampi!
An out of breath Eemeli Lampi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gascoigne misses.
Manivong throws a lazy body kick
and Gascoigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gascoigne tries to clinch but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong punishes Gascoigne's body with a nice straight punch.
Manivong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manivong lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Gascoigne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manivong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gascoigne.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Gascoigne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manivong, pushing him back against the cage.
Gascoigne misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gascoigne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gascoigne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manivong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gascoigne or not.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gascoigne.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Gascoigne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Gascoigne.
Manivong throws a big shot that misses.
Manivong throws out a powerful jab.
Manivong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gascoigne connects with a leg kick.
Gascoigne lands with a shot to the body.
Gascoigne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manivong momentarily.
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gascoigne.
Paul Gascoigne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gascoigne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Gascoigne. Beautiful body shot.
Gascoigne throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Manivong throws a body kick.
Manivong moves to clinch but Gascoigne breaks away
and Gascoigne counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gascoigne tries to clinch there but Manivong circles away.
Manivong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gascoigne moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Manivong strikes.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Gascoigne.
Good leg kick by Gascoigne.
Manivong slips a jab from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Gascoigne misses
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gascoigne.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gascoigne throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range. #T4#
Gascoigne darts in trying to clinch
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gascoigne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gascoigne misses the shot to the body.
Gascoigne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manivong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gascoigne at a distance.
Manivong thuds a left hand into Gascoigne's body.
Gascoigne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong cracks Gascoigne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gascoigne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manivong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gascoigne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manivong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manivong swings for the body but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Gascoigne wants to land a leg kick but Manivong is out of range.
Manivong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gascoigne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Manivong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manivong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gascoigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manivong's sensitive parts. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne throws a head punch that misses.
Manivong misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gascoigne misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Gascoigne.
Manivong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gascoigne's elbow.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gascoigne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Manivong blocks a body shot from Gascoigne.
Manivong blocking some punches.
Manivong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gascoigne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Manivong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Manivong is proving a slippery customer.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Manivong is proving a slippery customer.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gascoigne pulls Manivong in to control the position. #T2#
Gascoigne looking to control. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back looking for a leg! Gascoigne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascoigne manages to kick Manivong off! Manivong jumps back into Gascoigne's guard. #SUB#
Gascoigne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manivong is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking for a guillotine here but Manivong defends easily.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong postures up in Gascoigne's guard and throws a big left but Gascoigne blocks it.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manivong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Manivong 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.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gascoigne throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range. #T4#
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.
Gascoigne with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gascoigne.
Manivong throws a nice looking combination but Gascoigne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gascoigne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gascoigne throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manivong counter with a right hand.
Manivong throws a body punch but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Manivong lands a glancing blow to the side of Gascoigne's head.#CUT2#Paul Gascoigne's cut is getting worse.
Manivong throws a series of punches but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Gascoigne misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Gascoigne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gascoigne looks to land a left hand but Manivong moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gascoigne backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gascoigne throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Manivong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manivong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manivong tries a body shot but Gascoigne blocks it.
Gascoigne blocking some punches.
Gascoigne tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gascoigne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gascoigne is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne throws a right hand that Manivong ducks under and follows up with a left that Manivong also avoids with ease.
Paul Gascoigne is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gascoigne. #T1#
Gascoigne misses with a head kick.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manivong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gascoigne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manivong throws an off balance right hand
and Gascoigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gascoigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gascoigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manivong thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manivong.
Manivong lands a leg kick that knocks Gascoigne off balance momentarily.
Gascoigne throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Manivong counters with a single leg into guard. Gascoigne didn't expect that. #T2#
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manivong throwing strikes from guard but Gascoigne blocks nicely.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle here but Manivong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Manivong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well.
Gascoigne is looking to regain half guard here but Manivong keeps moving and retains side control.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gascoigne is trying to control Manivong's posture but Manivong avoids it. #SUB2#
Manivong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gascoigne manages to get back to half guard.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Manivong pushes him away.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position but Manivong isn't that keen on the idea.
Manivong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Manivong prevents Gascoigne from getting the reversal.
Manivong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Manivong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Manivong postures up.
Gascoigne can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Manivong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manivong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Lampi keeps the fight on the outside.
Lampi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manivong misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Manivong misses its intended target.
Lampi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manivong - that will leave a mark!
Manivong throws a leg kick that misses.
Lampi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manivong dives in and grabs Lampi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lampi pushes down on Manivong's head and hops out.
Manivong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lampi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manivong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Manivong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lampi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
Manivong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Manivong moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Manivong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lampi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lampi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Manivong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Manivong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lampi is breathing heavily.
Lampi connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Lampi throws a head kick that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lampi's knee momentarily.
Lampi throws a series of punches but Manivong moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Manivong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manivong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lampi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Manivong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lampi is retaining full guard.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Lampi has wrist control.#SUB2#
Manivong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lampi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lampi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Lampi trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Lampi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manivong is keeping the position for now.
Manivong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manivong seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Manivong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lampi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manivong is looking to take a break and control but Lampi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lampi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lampi is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Manivong unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Lampi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lampi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lampi looks to land a right hand but Manivong moved out of range.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong avoids the head kick by Lampi.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lampi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manivong has time to react.
Eemeli Lampi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Lampi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manivong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manivong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lampi was well out of range. Poor timing from Manivong.
Lampi throws a series of punches but Manivong avoids them all with ease.
Lampi misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lampi with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Lampi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manivong on the side of the head.
Manivong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Lampi.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lampi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Manivong counters with a thumping low kick.
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Lampi throws a low kick but Manivong moves out of range easily.
Manivong lands a leg kick that knocks Lampi off balance momentarily.#T2#
Manivong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Lampi.
Lampi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eemeli Lampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Manivong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampi misses with a head kick.
Manivong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lampi.
A big left from Lampi misses.
Lampi throws a hook but Manivong avoids it easily.
Lampi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lampi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi misses with a low kick as Manivong jumps back.
Manivong slips a jab from Lampi.
Manivong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Lampi slips under a jab.
A big left from Lampi misses.
A head kick misses from Lampi.
Manivong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampi momentarily.
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Manivong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Lampi tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Lampi back against the cage.
Manivong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lampi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lampi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Manivong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lampi blocks a head kick by Manivong. #T4#
Lampi takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Lampi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
Lampi punishes Manivong's body with a nice straight punch.
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Lampi tried to score with a low kick but Manivong checks it.
Manivong is looking to clinch but Lampi is avoiding it.
Manivong checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manivong misses with a wild body shot.
Manivong punishes Lampi's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Lampi is predictable there
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eemeli Lampi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Lampi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lampi misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Manivong connects with the punch.
Lampi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lampi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manivong momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manivong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manivong wants to slow Lampi down by chopping away at his legs.
Manivong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampi throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Manivong there.
Lampi lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Lampi coming out on top.
Manivong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lampi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Manivong defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
Lampi connects with a nice looking jab.
Lampi lands a head shot.
Manivong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
Manivong takes one to the chin there.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Lampi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manivong at a distance.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong misses with a kick to the body.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong feints and then cracks Lampi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lampi down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manivong slips a jab from Lampi.
Manivong throws a head kick but Lampi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lampi misses.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lampi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lampi throws a solid leg kick but Manivong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lampi.#TD2#
Manivong shoots in and bounces Lampi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lampi is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up. #T3#
Manivong wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving.
Lampi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong stopping the sweep attempt from Lampi.
Manivong slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Manivong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lampi is just riding it out for now. Manivong eventually gives up the hold.
Lampi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lampi trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manivong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Manivong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lampi sees it coming and defends easily.
Manivong is looking to advance position but Lampi won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akuma Manivong.
I think Manivong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 187
Date: Sep 26, 2022

#R1#
Lindholm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindholm throws a head kick that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindholm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manivong on the side of the head.
Lindholm throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a head kick that drops Lindholm to the mat! Lindholm scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lindholm is rocked!
Manivong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lindholm square on the jaw! Damn, Lindholm is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 176
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Slugger misses with a right hand
and Manivong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slugger misses with a hook
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
Slugger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slugger misses with a body punch
and Manivong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manivong moves out of range as Slugger throws a body kick.
Manivong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manivong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slugger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slugger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slugger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slugger moves out of range of the body kick.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Slugger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lou Slugger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manivong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slugger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Manivong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slugger.#T2#
Slugger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slugger misses with a kick to the body
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Slugger 's knee.
Slugger tries to bum rush Manivong with a series of wild strikes but Manivong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slugger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manivong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slugger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Manivong rushes Slugger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manivong lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong is trying to pull guard but Slugger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manivong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manivong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slugger looks winded!#T3#
Manivong blocks a body shot from Slugger.
A right handed body shot lands from Manivong.
Manivong lands a shot to the body.
Manivong lands a nice uppercut.
Manivong pushes Slugger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manivong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong scores with a shot to the side of Slugger's head. #TD#
Manivong is trying to trip Slugger. He has hold of a leg but Slugger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manivong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slugger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manivong dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Manivong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Manivong scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Manivong is working to tighten his grip on Slugger's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Slugger has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Manivong is really squeezing tight and eventually Slugger passes out! Manivong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Kocak is looking to counter punch.
Kocak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manivong throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kocak avoids the head kick by Manivong.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Manivong tries to clinch but Kocak moves away
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Manivong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Manivong blocks a head kick by Kocak.
Manivong throws a big counter head kick but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manivong moves away.
Demir Kocak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manivong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manivong can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manivong.
Kocak misses with a knee strike.
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Manivong tries for a takedown but Kocak manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manivong.
Kocak is looking to counter with head kicks.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manivong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak throws a counter high kick but Manivong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kocak scores with a jab to the head.
Manivong throws a lazy head kick
and Kocak counters with a three punch combo that has Manivong backing up. Manivong nods at Kocak to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Manivong tenderised Kocak's leg. Kocak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Kocak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Manivong feints and then cracks Kocak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kocak down.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manivong misses with a hook
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Manivong looks winded!
Kocak scores with a hook.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Kocak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kocak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocak wants it to stay on the feet.
Kocak thuds a left hand into Manivong's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak is looking to slow Manivong down with leg kicks.
Kocak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kocak fakes the leg kick and cracks Manivong in the body.
Kocak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manivong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akuma Manivong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak weaves into range and cracks Manivong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Manivong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kocak is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 156
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Wrecks moves out of range easily.
Wrecks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wrecks lands a jab to Manivong's midsection.#KD#
Wrecks lands a big head kick that sends Manivong tumbling to the mat! Wrecks takes a step backwards and waves Manivong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
Manivong tries for a takedown but Wrecks circles away easily
and Wrecks counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Manivong off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Wrecks follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Manivong was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
A victorious Will Wrecks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Haden throws out a loose jab but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden stuffs the takedown.
Manivong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Manivong clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Haden on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manivong.
Manivong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Manivong back against the cage.
Haden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Manivong.
Haden tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haden blocks a body shot from Manivong.
Haden takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Manivong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manivong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong looking for a takedown.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden gets underhooks to prevent Manivong's takedown attempt.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.#TD#
Haden has clasped his hands together around Manivong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manivong is trying to improve his position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Manivong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely. #T2#
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manivong looking to control but Haden passes into half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!
Manivong is not content to let Haden control the position.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Manivong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haden's head.
Haden misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a left to the body.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Manivong avoids it well and moves away.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Haden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Manivong sneaks out the side door and pushes Haden away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Haden 's knee.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Haden! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Manivong misses with an uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch.
Manivong tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Manivong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Manivong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong connects with an inside leg kick.
Manivong tries to work over Republic's front leg with a kick but Republic checks it. #T1#
Manivong throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong lands with a kick to the temple. Republic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic tries to clinch but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manivong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Manivong. #CL#
Manivong closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Manivong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Republic on the side of the head.
Republic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manivong misses with a body kick.
Republic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manivong throws a wild body kick that Republic sees coming a mile off.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Republic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manivong controls his hands.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic lands a left hand. #T4#
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manivong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Manivong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Manivong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong.
Republic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manivong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Manivong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manivong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Republic after a bit of a struggle.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manivong is breathing heavily.
Manivong swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akuma Manivong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manivong throws a sloppy body shot
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Republic drives through and clinches with Manivong against the cage.
Manivong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Republic misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manivong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Republic blocks the leg kick.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Manivong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Manivong just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic blocks a head kick by Manivong.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manivong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.#CL#
Manivong has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Republic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong.
Manivong tries a body shot but Republic blocks it. #T2#
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Manivong.
Manivong scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic misses with a knee strike.
Republic trying to land knees to the body.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
Manivong throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Manivong pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Manivong is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Manivong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Republic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!#SUB#
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Republic passes into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Manivong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Republic keeps moving and retains side control.
Manivong regains half guard.
Manivong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Republic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Republic's back!
Republic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Manivong looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB#
Republic fending off the submission attempt from Manivong. #SUB#
Manivong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Republic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Republic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manivong gets his way!
Republic is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manivong looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Manivong tries to land a leg kick but Republic saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Manivong takes the fight into the clinch.
Manivong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Manivong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manivong.
Manivong gets through Republic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Republic blocks a body shot from Manivong.
Manivong goes for a takedown attempt but Republic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Manivong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
Manivong throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Manivong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Republic is out of range and Manivong settles back down.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Manivong misses
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Republic blocks a head kick by Manivong.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manivong tried to score with a low kick but Republic checks it.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
Akuma Manivong is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manivong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Republic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Manivong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Manivong thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Manivong lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Manivong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manivong scores with a sloppy right hand. Republic should have avoided that one. #T4#
Republic blocks a jab.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Manivong gets tackled into the cage by Republic. Republic maintains the clinch.
Republic takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Banana Republic's cut even more.#BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akuma Manivong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manivong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Manivong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manivong, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Manivong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Manivong tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manivong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
Manivong just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Manivong slips the punch.
It seemed like Manivong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is trying to hold Manivong in close to prevent damage but Manivong has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Manivong keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Manivong wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manivong is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Manivong is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manivong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manivong. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manivong throws a big right hand that misses.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Manivong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manivong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Manivong in a clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manivong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manivong.
Manivong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Manivong's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manivong's elbow.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Manivong controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
A short left from Manivong. #BC2#
Manivong breaks from the clinch.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Manivong sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maksud Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov misses with a combination
letting Manivong counter with a right hand.
Manivong misses with a hook.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a crisp one two that drops Magomedov! Manivong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magomedov to his feet! Magomedov is in big trouble!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Manivong sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manivong is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Manivong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manivong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Magomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manivong counters with an inside leg kick.
Manivong tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akuma Manivong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Manivong tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manivong moves away.
Manivong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Manivong looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Manivong slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Manivong throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manivong.
Manivong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manivong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Manivong in a clinch.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manivong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Manivong prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Manivong misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manivong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##TD#
Magomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedov working Manivong over with strikes.
Manivong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Manivong is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akuma Manivong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manivong at a distance.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Manivong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manivong walks into a left hand.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manivong lands a jab to the nose.
Manivong with a jab.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manivong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magomedov!
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Manivong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Manivong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manivong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses the body punch
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manivong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manivong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manivong stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Manivong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow. #BC2#
Manivong manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a head kick that drops Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Magomedov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Spong misses with a jab to the body
and Manivong counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Manivong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Spong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Spong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Spong jumps into guard, dragging Manivong to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong postures up in Spong's guard and throws a big left but Spong blocks it.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Spong has wrist control.#T1#
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Spong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manivong defends it easily.#SUB#
Spong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manivong defends well.
Manivong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manivong trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Manivong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spong stops Manivong from passing to mount. #T2#
Manivong is trying to ground and pound but Spong uses the momentary lack of control by Manivong to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
Spong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manivong lands a couple of digs.
Manivong distracts Spong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spong is trying to hold Manivong in close to prevent damage but Manivong has managed to pass into half guard.
Manivong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Manivong wants to pass to mount but Spong is defending the position.
Spong is looking for a sweep. Manivong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Manivong is proving a slippery customer.
Manivong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manivong fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Manivong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manivong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spong struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spong manages to get back to half guard.
Spong wants to improve his position but Manivong is controlling well.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spong blocks it well.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Manivong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Manivong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Manivong has Spong up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Spong cracks Manivong with a nice body shot.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manivong's elbow. #TD#
Spong pulls guard successfully.
Manivong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spong's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura here.
Manivong is looking to advance position but Spong won't allow it.
Spong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manivong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manivong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spong is keeping the position for now.
Spong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manivong is pushing down on Spong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spong is fighting to maintain full guard but Manivong has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura but Spong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manivong to get the leverage. #T2#
Spong trying to control but Manivong postures up.
Spong is looking for a sweep. Manivong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Manivong seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Spong is defending against the submission attempts here by Manivong.
Spong gets full guard.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manivong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manivong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manivong throws a big right hand that misses.
Manivong pushing down on Spong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spong wants to improve his position but Manivong is controlling well.
Manivong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manivong throws a strike but Spong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manivong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manivong thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Manivong is trying to work for a kimura but Spong is defending well.
Manivong prevents Spong from improving his position.
Spong is working hard here to advance position.
Manivong is pressing down on Spong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spong is holding on for now.
Manivong trying to control the action but Spong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong wants to improve his position but Manivong is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manivong throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Manivong.
Manivong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manivong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spong is defended easily by Manivong.#T1#
Manivong tries to clinch
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manivong slips under a jab from Spong.
Manivong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manivong.#TD2#
Manivong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spong was covering up waiting for the punch and Manivong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Spong trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Manivong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for a guillotine here but Spong defends easily.
Spong is pushing down on Manivong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manivong is fighting to maintain full guard but Spong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Manivong trying to control from the bottom.
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Spong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Spong winds up and cracks Manivong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Manivong is defending well.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manivong wants to control but Spong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manivong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spong is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spong lands a nice short elbow.
Manivong trying to control from the bottom.
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Spong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manivong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manivong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
Manivong being controlled here, momentarily.
Manivong looking for a sweep. Not yet Manivong, not yet.
Manivong controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Akuma Manivong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong is in close to Manivong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniel Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong cracks Manivong with a solid left hand.

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 Daniel Spong.
Well Manivong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 117
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Alzado swings widly with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alzado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alzado throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alzado! Manivong lets Alzado back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Alzado is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Manivong keeps Alzado at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzado throws a combination that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alzado's knee momentarily.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Manivong lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Alzado - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Manivong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akuma Manivong!
A less than humble Akuma Manivong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Manivong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a jab to the body
and Manivong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#CL2#
Manivong clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beardsley gets underhooks to prevent Manivong's takedown attempt.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manivong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beardsley's sensitive parts. #CL#
Beardsley rushes Manivong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
A short left from Beardsley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manivong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Manivong. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Manivong is looking to slow Beardsley down with leg kicks. #CL#
Beardsley clinches up with Manivong and pushes him back against the cage.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
A short right from Beardsley.
A short left from Beardsley.
Manivong lands a nice uppercut.
Manivong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beardsley after a bit of a struggle.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong misses with some punches.
Manivong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands a left hand.
Beardsley tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley is working Manivong over against the cage.
Manivong looks winded!
Manivong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Beardsley does it's job there.#T2#
Beardsley throws a body kick that misses.
Beardsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beardsley takes one on the button.
Manivong misses with a body shot
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Manivong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beardsley misses with a looping right.
Beardsley scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manivong. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Manivong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Manivong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beardsley.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beardsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manivong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manivong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Beardsley.
Beardsley cracks Manivong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manivong thumps Beardsley with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manivong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beardsley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beardsley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manivong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Beardsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Beardsley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beardsley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manivong is looking to slow Beardsley down with leg kicks.
Manivong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beardsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Manivong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong blocks an uppercut.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manivong goes for a takedown attempt but Beardsley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peter Beardsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manivong swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beardsley scores with a push kick.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manivong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beardsley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beardsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manivong.
Beardsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Manivong.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
Manivong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardsley.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.#T1#
Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Manivong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manivong.
Beardsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body.
Beardsley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manivong.
Beardsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manivong cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Manivong moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a low kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Beardsley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong digs a good hook to Beardsley's body. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley pushes Manivong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manivong misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Manivong is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beardsley.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beardsley.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Beardsley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manivong looking for a takedown.
Manivong lands an uppercut.
Manivong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley lands a shot to the body.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Beardsley breaks from the clinch.
Manivong tries to move into range but Beardsley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beardsley.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beardsley backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beardsley cracks Manivong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beardsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beardsley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beardsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beardsley lands a high kick! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beardsley stuns Manivong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beardsley tries to land a front kick but Manivong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beardsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manivong tries to clinch up but Beardsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manivong moves to clinch but Beardsley breaks away #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp one two that drops Manivong! Beardsley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manivong to his feet! Manivong is in big trouble!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Beardsley feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Manivong collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Beardsley!
In his post fight interview, Peter Beardsley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KoF - Nakagawa x Bryant
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Manivong lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Manivong tries to clinch but Hightower moves away
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manivong misses with a body shot.
Manivong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manivong connects with a leg kick.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong is looking to chop away at Hightower's legs.
Hightower is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hightower avoids the body shot from Manivong.
Hightower tests Manivong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hightower walks into a jab.
Manivong swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manivong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manivong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Manivong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower. #T1#
Hightower lands with a right to the head.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manivong takes a shot to the head.
Manivong is trying to drag Hightower to the mat but Hightower just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hightower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manivong looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Manivong.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Manivong blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Manivong.
A short right from Hightower.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hightower as the two fighters clinch.
Hightower lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hightower instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hightower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Manivong lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hightower is working Manivong over against the cage.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Hightower scores with a shot to the side of Manivong's head.
Manivong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Manivong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hightower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hightower lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Good body shot from Hightower. #T3#
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Manivong being controlled against the cage.
Hightower lands a body shot.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hightower.
Hightower is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manivong is defending well for now.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower is pressed up against the cage. Manivong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hightower down to the mat. Hightower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hightower feints and then cracks Manivong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manivong down.
Manivong throws a body kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Manivong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manivong swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Hightower counters by clinching up.
Hightower works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hightower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hightower lands a body shot.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower pushes Manivong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Manivong struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Manivong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Hightower is working Manivong over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hightower lands a leg kick that knocks Manivong off balance momentarily.
Manivong takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manivong scores with a nice body kick.
Manivong jabs Hightower right on the nose. Hightower blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Manivong moves into the clinch successfully.
Manivong blocks an uppercut.
Manivong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hightower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Manivong.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower lands with a light punch inside.
Manivong is breathing heavily.
Hightower putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manivong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Hightower.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manivong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hightower to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Hightower. #T1#
Hightower scores with a hook to the body.
Hightower lands with a left to the head.
Hightower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hightower lands a hook that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hightower.
Hightower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hightower lands a hook that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Hightower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hightower here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hightower presses Manivong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Hightower.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower lands a shot to the body.
Hightower lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hightower.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hightower scores with a shoulder strike.
Manivong prevents a body shot from Hightower.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jason Hightower has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short left from Hightower. #ROC#Manivong is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
Hightower is working Manivong over against the cage.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hightower.
Hightower working the clinch nicely. Manivong is working for position but Hightower cracks him with a big knee to the head! Manivong crumples up against the cage and Hightower lands two more shots before the ref can save Manivong! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jason Hightower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Hightower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Okongwu clinches up with Manivong and pushes him back against the cage.
Manivong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Manivong as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Manivong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manivong. #BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Manivong does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manivong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manivong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manivong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manivong.
Okongwu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okongwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okongwu tries to clinch up.#T1#
Manivong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okongwu on the side of the head.
Okongwu is looking to clinch but Manivong is avoiding it.
Manivong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manivong misses with a straight right.
Okongwu feints a counter leg kick.
Manivong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okongwu is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manivong.#CL#
Manivong moves into the clinch successfully.
Manivong is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manivong tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manivong lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Okongwu - that landed with a thud.
Manivong misses with a punch to the body.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Okongwu. #T2#
Manivong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okongwu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manivong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manivong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manivong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD2#
Okongwu drops Manivong with a beautiful combination! Manivong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Okongwu is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Okongwu drops Manivong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manivong looks back up at him and smiles so Okongwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Okongwu drops Manivong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manivong! Okongwu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Manivong avoids them all with ease.
Manivong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Manivong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Manivong moved out of range.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Manivong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a hook.
Manivong throws a shot to the body.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manivong moves away.#T1#
Manivong misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Manivong's belly button to the back.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Manivong darts in and clinches Ruth up against the cage.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manivong wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manivong.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Manivong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ruth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Manivong lands a left hand.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike.
Ruth is trying to stall.
Manivong lands a shoulder strike.
Ruth gets through Manivong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manivong lands a left hand.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Manivong lands an uppercut.
Manivong lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manivong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and Manivong counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
Ruth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ruth.
Manivong swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range. #CL#
Manivong moves into the clinch.
Manivong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Ruth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manivong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manivong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manivong tries for a takedown but Ruth manages to get underhooks.
Manivong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Manivong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manivong momentarily.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manivong.
Ruth takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manivong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Good standup being displayed there by Manivong as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Ruth 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#
Manivong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruth throws a combination that misses
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Manivong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruth trying to stall but Manivong improves his position.
Manivong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth tries to bum rush Manivong with a series of wild strikes but Manivong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manivong circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruth slips under a jab from Manivong.
Manivong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Manivong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manivong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manivong tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it.
Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manivong scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It appears Manivong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ruth clobbers Manivong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Manivong avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Manivong misses the target.
Ruth jabs Manivong right on the nose. Manivong blinks but takes it well.#T2##CL#
Manivong has closed the distance and engaged Ruth in a clinch.
Ruth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Manivong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with the head strike. #TD#
Manivong lands a takedown into guard.
Manivong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manivong is one step ahead there.
Manivong wants to stand but Ruth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruth looking to control but Manivong passes into half guard. #T3#
Manivong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manivong blocks the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruth looking to control.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruth is trying to keep Manivong in close.
Manivong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruth holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manivong wants to stand but Ruth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Ruth.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Manivong moved out of range nicely.
Manivong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manivong.
Manivong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Manivong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manivong slips under a jab.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Manivong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Manivong drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage.
Manivong lands a shoulder strike.
Ruth lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong. #BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruth swinging wildly here.
Manivong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruth just manages to avoid it.
Manivong throws a leg kick
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manivong pushes Ruth away with a front kick.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Manivong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Manivong connects with a crisp jab.
Ruth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manivong counters with a huge left! Ruth is in big trouble! He's backing up but Manivong isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ruth from any more damage. A dominating finish by Manivong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong retains his heavyweight title!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Manivong's head back.
Manivong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#CL2#
Manivong rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manivong tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.#T1#
Manivong tries to clinch up.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okongwu tries to land a front kick but Manivong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manivong feints a counter leg kick.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong misses with a leg kick.
Manivong misses with a wild body shot.
Manivong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkongwu.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manivong connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a low kick as Manivong jumps back.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Manivong.#T2#
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
Manivong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong checks a leg kick nicely.
Manivong throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manivong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Manivong throws a front kick that sends Okongwu stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Manivong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manivong lands a really nice looking cross but Okongwu seems unphased.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Manivong's leg. Manivong is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Okongwu blocks a head kick by Manivong.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Okongwu as he connects with a hook.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Manivong.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manivong 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.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Manivong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Manivong drops Okongwu with a big left hand and mounts him. Okongwu is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Manivong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okongwu wants to control but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong looking to control but Okongwu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okongwu tries to reverse the position but Manivong maintains control.
Okongwu is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Okongwu is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1##SUB2#
Manivong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okongwu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okongwu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okongwu!
Manivong pulls Okongwu in close to prevent any damage.
Manivong striking off his back but it's not causing Okongwu any problems.
Okongwu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okongwu is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manivong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong prevents Okongwu from getting back to his feet.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong landing with the ground and pound.
Manivong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Okongwu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Okongwu is looking to stand back up but Manivong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Okongwu.
Okongwu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okongwu.
Okongwu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Okongwu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
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.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okongwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manivong won't allow Okongwu to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okongwu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manivong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okongwu is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Okongwu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manivong lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Manivong slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Manivong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Akuma Manivong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong slips under a jab from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu jabs Manivong right on the nose. Manivong blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Okongwu tries a low kick but Manivong avoids it.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manivong punishes Okongwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters with a nice body kick.
Manivong throws out a leg kick but Okongwu moves out of range and Manivong only half commits.
Manivong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manivong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manivong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Okongwu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Manivong counters with a right hand that sends Okongwu tumbling to the canvas! Can Manivong finish him? He dives into Okongwu's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong loads up on a big left hand. Okongwu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manivong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Okongwu can't hide his disappointment, as Manivong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov stuns Manivong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lovanov fails with the takedown.
Manivong connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong tries to counter with a clinch but Lovanov shakes him off and moves away.
Manivong tries to clinch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Manivong tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Manivong ducks right into an uppercut from Lovanov.
Manivong avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manivong throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Akuma Manivong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Manivong throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range. #TD#
Lovanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a triangle but Lovanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong has his foot on Lovanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lovanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manivong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovanov has managed to get both his arms back between Manivong's legs - danger averted.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Manivong is trying to hold Lovanov in close to prevent damage but Lovanov has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong trying to control here.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Lovanov.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov working Manivong over with strikes.
Manivong wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Manivong moves into full guard.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Lovanov postures up. #T4#
Manivong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manivong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lovanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Manivong tries to pass.
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
Lovanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lovanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manivong wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
Lovanov lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Lovanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Manivong counters with a body kick that stops Lovanov in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manivong.
Manivong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manivong tried to score with a low kick but Lovanov checks it.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lovanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong digs a good body shot into Lovanov's ribs.
Manivong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Manivong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manivong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manivong takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Manivong.
Manivong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with an inside leg kick.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Manivong throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Manivong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong wants to control the position but Lovanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manivong won't allow Lovanov to pass to mount.
Manivong wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy.
Lovanov stops Manivong from getting back to his feet.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Lovanov working over Manivong with some ground and pound. Manivong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manivong trying to control but Lovanov postures up.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Manivong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lovanov is looking to wear down Manivong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov clobbers Manivong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lovanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manivong is fending him off so far but Lovanov persists. Nope, Manivong circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Lovanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov fails with the takedown
and Manivong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manivong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. #T1#
A low kick from Lovanov misses
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Manivong ducks under and follows up with a left that Manivong also avoids with ease.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manivong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Manivong.
Manivong feints and then cracks Lovanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovanov down.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manivong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lovanov scores with a hook.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Manivong that sends Lovanov to the canvas. Lovanov tries to scramble back to his feet but Manivong brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manivong swings around for an armbar but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manivong's guard.
Lovanov is fighting to break Manivong's control of his arms but Manivong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lovanov stands up over Manivong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for subs off his back but Lovanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Manivong is trying to maintain the position but Lovanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Manivong wants to sweep but no luck.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Manivong is rocked!#SUB2#
Lovanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manivong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lovanov is looking to defend but Manivong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lovanov! Manivong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lovanov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Manivong closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Manivong is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Manivong tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Manivong counters by clinching up.
Manivong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Manivong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Manivong thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manivong throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Manivong misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manivong throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T1#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong 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.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Manivong's head back.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws the left hand but Manivong avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manivong slips under a jab.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Manivong seems unphased.
Manivong throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manivong.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones jabs at Manivong's body.
Jones lunges at Manivong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manivong's hand.
Jones drops Manivong with a big left hand! Manivong is injured, injured bad! Jones jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Manivong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jung Ilwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilwoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilwoo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ilwoo moves into the clinch.
Ilwoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manivong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manivong is leaning against Ilwoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong dodges an elbow strike from Ilwoo.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilwoo's elbow.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilwoo backwards. #BC#
Manivong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilwoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manivong lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manivong. #T1#
Ilwoo misses with a double jab
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manivong lands a nice shot that snaps Ilwoo's head back.
Ilwoo misses the shot to the body.
As Ilwoo tries to get set, Manivong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ilwoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Ilwoo.
Manivong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ilwoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Manivong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilwoo looks winded!
Ilwoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ilwoo.
Manivong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ilwoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Manivong drops Ilwoo with a big left hand and mounts him. Ilwoo is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ilwoo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to control but Ilwoo wriggling away.
Ilwoo is still in real trouble! Can Manivong finish him?
Manivong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ilwoo because Manivong loaded up on that one.
Ilwoo seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Manivong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ilwoo is looking to escape. #SUB#
Manivong working for a submission but Ilwoo is keeping him at bay.
Manivong is looking to work his way around to Ilwoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manivong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilwoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Manivong controlling the position easily from mount.
Manivong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Manivong looking to control but Ilwoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilwoo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Manivong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilwoo is on top in guard.
Manivong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilwoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manivong is tightening it up a little... Ilwoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ilwoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ilwoo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Manivong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson sets himself, and Manivong steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.#CL#
Thompson pushes Manivong up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manivong after a bit of a struggle.
Manivong pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Manivong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong scores with a shoulder strike.
Manivong trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manivong into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manivong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manivong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manivong is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Manivong into the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manivong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manivong lands a body punch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Manivong.
Manivong is working Thompson over against the cage.
A short left from Manivong.
A body shot lands from Manivong. #T1##BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Manivong waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thompson to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Manivong wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manivong has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Manivong being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manivong on the ground.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson tries to buck Manivong off but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Manivong throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Manivong trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manivong lands with a cross. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Manivong presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manivong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manivong. #KD2#
Thompson ducks straight into an uppercut from Manivong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thompson manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Manivong is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to control Manivong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Manivong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Manivong looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is having none of it.
Manivong lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manivong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thompson to take his back!#SUB2#
Manivong looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Manivong looking to break Thompson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thompson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Manivong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Manivong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thompson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson prevents Manivong from getting a body triangle.
Thompson trying to control the action but Manivong just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Manivong has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thompson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Manivong gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Pwent shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manivong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pwent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manivong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pwent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manivong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pwent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manivong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pwent has managed to get both his arms back between Manivong's legs - danger averted.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pwent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manivong's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pwent is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pwent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pwent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Pwent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pwent looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for subs off his back but Pwent has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pwent moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manivong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pwent working the ground and pound.
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Pwent keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pwent politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pwent prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manivong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manivong wants to hold on but Pwent pushes him away.
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manivong can't escape the position.
Pwent lands a nice shot to the head.
Pwent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pwent is landing with some decent strikes but Manivong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pwent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manivong tries to hold on but Pwent pushes him away.
Pwent controlling the position easily from mount.
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Manivong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pwent with good strikes from the mount here!
Manivong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong 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.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pwent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Manivong's hands, connecting with Manivong's forehead.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pwent is working away from the top position though.
Pwent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pwent scores with a jab to the body.
Pwent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pwent swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pwent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pwent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manivong circles away.
Pwent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pwent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manivong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manivong enables Pwent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manivong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Manivong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pwent has picked Manivong up and slammed him! Manivong can't keep hold of the triangle and Pwent manages to pass to side control!
Thibbledorf Pwent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pwent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Manivong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pwent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Manivong keeps trying to improve his position.
Pwent tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pwent working the ground and pound from side control.
Manivong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pwent staying calm.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pwent's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.
Pwent working the head and body with strikes.
Pwent is taking a breather. Manivong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pwent lands strikes from half guard.
Pwent working the head and body with strikes.
Pwent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pwent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Pwent controlling the pace.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.
Manivong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pwent jumps into side control!
Manivong tries to improve position but can't.
Pwent is working Manivong over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Manivong is looking for a sweep.
Pwent scoring with punches and elbows.
Pwent grinds an elbow into Manivong's temple.
Manivong trying to remain calm as Pwent controls from the top position.
Pwent tries to advance to mount but Manivong denies him.
Pwent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong can't do much from the bottom here.
Manivong regains half guard.#SUB2#
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Pwent seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that second round.
That's time! Pwent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pwent missing with a left hand there. Manivong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manivong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pwent.
Manivong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Pwent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pwent showed some decent athleticism there.
Pwent is controlling the pace.
Manivong missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pwent in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Manivong's hands, connecting with Manivong's forehead.
Pwent controlling the action here.
Manivong gets back to full guard.
Pwent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pwent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a triangle here but Pwent uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pwent scoring with punches and elbows.
Manivong wants to get back to his feet but Pwent drags him back down.
Pwent lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manivong down.
Manivong tries to bench press Pwent off him but Pwent keeps the position.
Manivong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pwent has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manivong!
Pwent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pwent controlling from the full mount.
Pwent landing strikes from the mount and Manivong is in trouble!
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice elbow there by Pwent.
Pwent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manivong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pwent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manivong looks a forlorn figure.
Manivong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pwent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pwent raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pwent landing punches.
Pwent prevents Manivong from getting the reversal.
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Manivong is in a horrible position here. Pwent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pwent is landing with some decent strikes but Manivong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pwent with a couple of short strikes.
Manivong can't escape the position.
Pwent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pwent lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manivong hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Thibbledorf Pwent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pwent, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thibbledorf Pwent!

Event: SP Proving Grounds 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manivong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manivong delivers a nice body kick.
Manivong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oxmall to score with a decent uppercut.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong connects with a solid leg kick.
Oxmall lands with a shot to the body.
Manivong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manivong throws a front kick that sends Oxmall stumbling back into the cage.
Manivong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oxmall as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oxmall, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Oxmall rushes Manivong and presses him up against the cage.
Oxmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Oxmall.
Manivong looks winded!
Oxmall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manivong or not.
A shot in the inside from Oxmall.
Oxmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Oxmall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oxmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Oxmall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A short left from Oxmall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oxmall.
Oxmall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oxmall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oxmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Oxmall.
Oxmall cracks Manivong with a nice body shot.
Oxmall digs a right hand into Manivong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manivong's gas tank.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Manivong is rocked!
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oxmall.
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Oxmall finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Oxmall.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
Oxmall cracks Manivong with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oxmall.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Oxmall.
Oxmall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oxmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards. #T2#
Oxmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oxmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Oxmall.
Nice body punch from Oxmall - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Oxmall.
A short right from Oxmall on the inside.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oxmall dips a shoulder and cracks Manivong with a mighty uppercut! Manivong falls back against the cage and Oxmall unloads with a barrage of strikes! Manivong is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oxmall screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Oxmall!
After the fight, Mike Oxmall 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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