Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Takeda has Mannion up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeda.
Takeda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takeda throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Takeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mannion uses from the top position. #SU#
Takeda is working an open guard so Mannion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mannion has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Takeda regains guard immediately.
Mannion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Mannion tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Mannion defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mannion is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Mannion wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mannion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mannion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mannion trying to keep a closed guard but Takeda is proving a slippery customer.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mannion 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.
Takeda throwing strikes but missing.
Takeda trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeda content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but Mannion shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Mannion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda has his foot on Mannion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannion works his way back into a safe position though.
Mannion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannion is one step ahead there.
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mannion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caua Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mannion keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mannion gets a takedown into half guard.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda gets full guard.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mannion has his hands clasped together but Takeda extends and breaks Mannion's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caua Takeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caua Takeda made sure he mentioned Coconut Supplement Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Huhrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera passes into half guard.
Mannion tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huhrera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huhrera has isolated one of Mannion's arms. Mannion looking to fight him off but Huhrera twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
A relieved looking Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mannion seems to be working for a kimura but Salter defends the submission attempt.
Mannion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Salter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salter actively working from the bottom here.
Salter wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mannion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salter trying to control but Mannion postures up. #SUB2#
Salter looking for submissions off his back.
Salter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion is keen to just control but Salter is a slippery customer.
Mannion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mannion controlling the action here.
Mannion is trying to control. Salter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mannion controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Salter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannion pulls his head out easily.
Salter trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Mannion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Salter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mannion is looking to take a break and control but Salter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Salter wants to improve his position but Mannion is controlling well.
Mannion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mannion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salter!
Salter gets back to half guard.
Mannion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salter on the ground.#SUB#
Mannion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Salter gets full guard.#SUB2#
Salter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mannion is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Salter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mannion is looking to defend but Salter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mannion! Salter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mannion taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Salter!
Sam Salter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
HC drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
HC engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
HC passes into half guard.
HC throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
HC lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mannion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mannion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC works his foot free and advances to mount.
HC controlling the pace for now. #T1#
A nice elbow there by HC.
HC is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mannion is wriggling around trying to escape.
HC lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HC with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Mannion is rocked!
HC is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mannion is still in real trouble! Can HC finish him?
HC connects with a bit shot that sees Mannion covering up! More strikes from HC and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! HC is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico HC!
In his post fight interview, Rico HC started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
C K clinches.
Mannion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mannion is looking to break free of the clinch but C K has double underhooks.
C K stalling. #TD#
Mannion gets control of C K's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mannion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
C K looking to pass the guard.
C K is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
C K slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mannion is being controlled here. #T1#
Mannion struggling a bit here.
C K in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
C K is trying to get an arm triangle but Mannion is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mannion is trying to escape the position but C K is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K controls the position from side control.
Mannion tries to bench press C K off him but C K keeps the position.
The referee asks C K politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. C K prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mannion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mannion tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Mannion is trying to control C K's posture but C K avoids it.
Mannion is looking to regain half guard here but C K keeps moving and retains side control.
Mannion is trying to escape the position but C K is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mannion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but C K is controlling him well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
C K closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mannion quickly recovers to half guard.
C K content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
C K passes to full mount! #T4#
C K takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
C K looking to secure an arm triangle but Mannion defends it well.
C K takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mannion wants to control but C K is having none of it.
C K controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis C K dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mannion tries to clinch but C K moves away
and Mannion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
C K has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mannion.
C K moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
C K catches Mannion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mannion takes one to the side of the head.
C K uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Mannion is rocked!#TD2#
C K gets a double leg takedown into Mannion's guard.
Oh Mannion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K pushing down on Mannion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
C K uses his free foot to push down on Mannion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mannion.
Mannion is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! C K has taken his back!
Mannion seems to have got his legs back now.
Mannion trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that C K has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
C K is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mannion is trying to defend against the choke here but C K has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. C K Tightens the hold and Mannion taps out furiously! C K displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Louis C K!
Louis C K 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: CTFA 12: Michel Vs Bresnar
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Mannion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mannion slips a jab from Stank.
Stank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Mannion's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mannion ducks under a wild hook from Stank.#KD2#
Stank lands a left and a right that sends Mannion crashing to the canvas! Stank dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
Mannion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mannion tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stank lands a big elbow - Mannion is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mannion is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jank Stank!
As Jank Stank got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I heard that Keizo is a Neo NAZI!!!! And Ermmmmmm... idk if you know but I HATE NAZIS!!!!! '.

Event: CTFA 11: Grang Vs Scott
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tournament has managed to clinch.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mannion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tournament gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Mannion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tournament to keep the fight standing.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Mannion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mannion avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mannion stalling in the clinch but Tournament improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Mannion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mannion won't allow Tournament to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Mannion drops back looking for a leg! Tournament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tournament manages to kick Mannion off! Mannion jumps back into Tournament's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tournament really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mannion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannion is standing up over Tournament. Tournament looks to escape but Mannion dives into side control.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.#T3#
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mannion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tournament has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Tournament right now. #SUB#
Tournament showing good submission defense here.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Mannion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Tournament dominated that round.
That's time! Mannion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Mannion shrugs off.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it. #TD#
Mannion decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Tournament avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tournament manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mannion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mannion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mannion passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Mannion working the body and head with strikes.
Tournament wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mannion controlling the position from side mount.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.
Mannion is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tournament is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mannion. #SUB#
Mannion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tournament has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T3#
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
Tournament is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mannion scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tournament is looking for a way out.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Tournament right now.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mannion is looking for the choke from the back position but Tournament is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Mannion pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tournament. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
Mannion is looking to control Tournament's arms but Tournament gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mannion has his back to the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mannion is working for takedown but Tournament is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament stops a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion tries to pull guard but Tournament forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mannion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tournament walks away with a smile on his face. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qfc Tournament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tournament pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Mannion in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Mannion is trying to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling him.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Mannion gets control of Tournament's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mannion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannion 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#
Tournament wants to stand back up but Mannion manages to pass into side control.
Mannion trying to control the action but Tournament is working from the bottom.
Mannion landing a few strikes. #T4##SUB#
Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tournament is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tournament is trying to buck Mannion off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Mannion is trying to get an arm triangle but Tournament is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Tournament comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tournament 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qfc Tournament!

Event: CTFA 9: Mitchel Vs Neich
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Mannion swinging wildly here.
Fujinuma goes for a double leg but Mannion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mannion continues to drive forward.
Fujinuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Mannion has Fujinuma pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mannion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujinuma tumbling to the mat - Mannion dives into Fujinuma's guard.#SUB#
Fujinuma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mannion escapes and throws Fujinuma's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fujinuma tries to improve position but can't.
Mannion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma is looking to regain half guard here but Mannion keeps moving and retains side control.
Fujinuma being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Fujinuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mannion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mannion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mannion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujinuma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mannion tries to stand but Fujinuma is controlling his head.
Fujinuma is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Mannion tries for a kimura but Fujinuma is defending well.
Fujinuma is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mannion scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Mannion has hold of Fujinuma's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fujinuma tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mannion cranks the arm and Fujinuma screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fujinuma, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rylee Mannion!

Event: CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mannion gets a clinch.
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
Mannion tries to work over Johnston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnston lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mannion breaks the clinch.
Johnston swings for the body but Mannion moves out of range.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Mannion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannion defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Mannion walks into a jab.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnston scores with a jab to the head.
Mannion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Johnston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Mannion dives in and grabs Johnston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes down on Mannion's head and hops out.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mannion.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnston blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Johnston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnston tries to bum rush Mannion with a series of wild strikes but Mannion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mannion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylee Mannion.
Johnston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mannion backs up against the cage.
Mannion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Johnston finds it's way through Mannion's defenses.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnston!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
Johnston connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannion.
Johnston digs a good body shot into Mannion's ribs.#CL2#
Mannion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannions head.
Mannion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnston avoids it.
Johnston lands a shot to the body.
Johnston lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mannion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnston's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Mannion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mannion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannion tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Mannion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnston punishes Mannion's body with a nice straight punch.
Mannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mannion back to the cage. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Johnston.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mannion.
Johnston lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Johnston.
Mannion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Mannion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnston misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Mannion is trying to control. Johnston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnston tries to get out of the position.
Mannion prevents Johnston from improving his position.
Johnston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mannion trying to pass the guard but Johnston defending well.
Johnston is trying to control but can't.
Johnston wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy.
Johnston tries to roll over but Mannion keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnston cracks Mannion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Mannion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mannion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnston.
Mannion tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylee Mannion.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mannion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Johnston.
Johnston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mannion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnston.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mannion can do to turn this around?
Johnston tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mannion shoots for a takedown but Johnston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Mannion forces Johnston back against the cage and clinches.
Mannion misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnston lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston lands a shot to the body.
Mannion is trying to pull guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mannion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnston with a hook.#T2#
Johnston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mannion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Johnston.
Johnston cracks Mannion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnston connects with the punch.
Mannion fails with the takedown
and Mannion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston with a hook.
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Mannion didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnston scores with a nice head shot.
Mannion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnston is out of range. #T3#
Mannion throws a wild body kick that Johnston sees coming a mile off.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Mannion with an uppercut!
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mannion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mannion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mannion misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Mannion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mannion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Mannion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Mannion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mannion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston lands a jab.
Johnston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Johnston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mannion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mannion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mannion wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Johnston is controlling Mannion's posture.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Mannion controlling him for the moment.
Johnston seems keen to control Mannion's posture.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Mannion from controlling successfully.
Mannion is fighting to break Johnston's control of his arms but Johnston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Johnston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mannion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnston is trying to maintain the position but Mannion is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Johnston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnston wants to improve his position but Mannion is controlling well.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mannion is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Mannion decides to stand up.
Mannion shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mannion.#T2#
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.
Mannion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Mannion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mannion is in Johnston's guard.
Johnston trying to control the position here.
Johnston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mannion's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston postures up.
Johnston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannion is keeping the position for now.
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mannion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Mannion is keeping the position.
Mannion is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
Rylee Mannion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Mannion is keeping the position.
Johnston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnston throws a right hand that Mannion ducks under and follows up with a left that Mannion also avoids with ease.
Mannion shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Mannion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mannion tries for a takedown but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylee Mannion.
Mannion fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mannion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uestus Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rylee Mannion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Johnston.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston!

Event: CTFA 6: Miz Vs Gracie
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Mannion slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Mannion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neich sprawls and moves away.
Mannion shoots in looking for a takedown but Neich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mannion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Mannion with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Mannion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannion moves away.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Mannion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannion is looking to clinch.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mannion slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Mannion moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Neich.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Mannion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannion or perhaps it was just good defense by Neich, which made it look bad.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neich tries to avoid it but Mannion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neich to the ground. Neich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mannion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich avoids the head kick by Mannion.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Mannion wants to clinch
letting Neich counter with a right hand. #TD#
Mannion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neich's half guard.
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg. #T3#
Neich controlling the position well.
Neich is trying to maintain the position but Mannion is very close to passing his half guard.
Neich is concentrating on defense, preventing Mannion from advancing position.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion is looking to take a break and control but Neich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Neich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich is trying to escape back to his feet but Mannion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mannion taking a breather here.
Neich is trying to get back to half guard.
Neich struggling a bit here.
Neich is looking to regain half guard here but Mannion keeps moving and retains side control.
Neich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mannion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Neich gets back to half guard.
Neich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mannion is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neich trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Neich pushes Mannion off looking to stand but Mannion dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Neich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion not doing much here.
Mannion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neich wants to sweep but Mannion has passed to side control!
Neich seems a little lost for a moment, as Mannion dominates the positioning.#T2##SU#
Mannion stands up and beckons Neich to his feet.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Mannion moves away and avoids it.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannion should have avoided that one.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.#TD#
Mannion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neich is trying to defend but Mannion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mannion tries to pass to full mount but Neich defends it.
Mannion is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg. #ES2#
Neich pushes Mannion off and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Mannion saw that one coming.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt - Neich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neich stuffs the takedown attempt from Mannion. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neich takes a swing at Mannion's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Neich misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mannion.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich swings for the body but Mannion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Mannion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neich lands with a right to the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Mannion drags the fight down to the ground.
Neich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mannion looking for a sweep. Not yet Mannion, not yet.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Mannion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion is trying to keep Neich in close.
Neich preventing the sweep. #T1#
Neich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mannion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Neich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mannion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neich is trying to hold Mannion in close to prevent damage but Mannion has managed to pass into half guard.
Mannion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mannion is trying to control. Neich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Rylee Mannion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neich wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mannion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mannion lands with a punch from half guard.
Neich is not content to let Mannion control the position.
Neich is pressing down on Mannion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neich looking to control.
Neich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannion is one step ahead there.
Mannion 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. #T3#
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Mannion trying to control but Neich is working from the bottom.
Neich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Neich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mannion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mannion shoots in for a double leg but Neich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion has a takedown stuffed.
Mannion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.#T4#
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Mannion darts in looking for a takedown but Neich gets double underhooks and turns Mannion into the cage. #BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch.
Mannion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich throws a right and a left that Mannion avoids nicely.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Mannion's shoulder, as Mannion tries to avoid the shot.
Mannion moves out of range as Neich strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mannion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neich avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neich 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mannion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace wants to control but Mannion passes easily into half guard.
Mannion is controlling the pace.
Wallace trying to get back to full guard but Mannion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Mannion with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Wallace bucks Mannion off and manages to get back to his feet!
Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Mannion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannion moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Mannion avoids it well.
Mannion dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Mannion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mannion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mannion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mannion ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Mannion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Mannion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannion advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace being controlled for a moment.
Mannion cracks Wallace with a big elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Mannion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A control attempt from Wallace but he's now mounted!
Mannion controlling from mount.
Mannion working the ground and pound effectively.
Mannion avoids the attempt from Wallace to control.
Mannion content just to control the position here. #T4#
Wallace taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace wants to hold on but Mannion pushes him away.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground.
Wallace is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mannion has taken his back!
Mannion lands shots from the back.
Wallace trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mannion.
Mannion controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mannion 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.
Mannion distracts Wallace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Mannion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mannion. #TD2#
Mannion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Mannion is now in Wallace's guard.
Wallace working a defensive guard but Mannion passes into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Mannion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mannion has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wallace is trying to reverse the position but instead Mannion has taken his back - oops!#T1##SUB2#
Mannion is cranking Wallace's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wallace! He's tightened the choke and Wallace is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rylee Mannion!

Event: CTFA 5 Camera Tv Vs Gracie
Date: Mar 30, 2021

#R1#
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Mannion. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mannion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harvey!

Harvey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mannion ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mannion at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannion tries to clinch but Harvey moves away
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Mannion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mannion fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harvey! But no joy.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Mannion's belly button to the back.
Harvey lands a slapping body shot.
Harvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mannions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Harvey cracks Mannion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harvey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mannion counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Mannion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harvey was covering up waiting for the punch and Mannion finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Harvey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Harvey circles away.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Mannion avoids it with no problem.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Mannion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannion moves away.
Harvey cracks Mannion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mannion manages to avoid it.#T2#
Harvey misses with the combination.
Harvey throws a series of strikes that have Mannion backpedaling.
Mannion shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harvey! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Mannion moved out of range.
Harvey misses with a combination #CL#
and Mannion counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey. #TD#
Mannion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harvey can't fight it off and eventually Mannion manages to take the fight to the floor. Harvey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Harvey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Harvey is trying to stall. #T3#
Mannion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination.
Harvey tries to bum rush Mannion with a series of wild strikes but Mannion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harvey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Mannion takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harvey - that landed with a thud.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannion stalling. #T4#
Harvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannions head. #BC2#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mannion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Mannion wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Mannion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mannion on the side of the head.
Harvey lands with a shot to the body.
Harvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mannion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Mannion is just out of range.
Harvey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harvey fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Mannion has closed the distance and engaged Harvey in a clinch.
Harvey looking to stall.
Mannion tries to score a body lock takedown but Harvey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harvey just leaning against Mannion, taking a breather. #BC2#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Harvey stuns Mannion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mannion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Mannion persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mannion in his tracks.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Mannion misses with a takedown
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Mannion tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Harvey. That snapped Mannion's head back.
Harvey swats away the attempt to clinch by Mannion.
Harvey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mannion.
Harvey throws a right and a left that Mannion avoids nicely.
Mannion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harvey manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mannion passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mannion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mannion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harvey is trying to stand up here but Mannion is controlling him well.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mannion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mannion's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannion tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Harvey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Harvey is persistently looking for the submission but Mannion is defending it well.
Harvey tries to keep control of the position but Mannion is staying busy.
Mannion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Mannion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Harvey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harvey gets his hands free as Mannion looks to control.
Mannion looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Mannion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mannion is controlling Harvey 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Mannion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a triangle here but Mannion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mannion working away.
Mannion connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harvey some visible discomfort. #SU#
Mannion decides to stand back up.
Harvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harvey tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Harvey throws a series of punches but Mannion moves out of range. #TD#
Mannion looking to score a takedown here. Harvey is defending well but Mannion drives through and ends up in Harvey's guard.
Mannion won't allow Harvey to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a triangle but Mannion pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harvey can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mannion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mannion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harvey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mannion has managed to get both his arms back between Harvey's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harvey working for a triangle but Mannion defends it easily.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Mannion from controlling successfully.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mannion passes Harvey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion working the head and body with strikes.
Mannion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg.
Harvey wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy.
Mannion prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Mannion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alec Harvey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mannion trying to control from half guard but Harvey is working away. #T2#
Mannion controlling the pace.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg.
Mannion is keen to just control but Harvey is a slippery customer.
Well, if Mannion 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.
Harvey has hold of Mannion's hands but Mannion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mannion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mannion's back!#T3#
Harvey wants to control the position but Mannion frees himself and scrambles - Harvey manages to regain control in side control.
Harvey is looking to take a break and control but Mannion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mannion tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Harvey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harvey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harvey tries to move to mount but Mannion blocks the move with his legs.
Harvey trying to control the action but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Mannion is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mannion can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Harvey decides to stand back up.
Mannion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mannion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harvey.
Mannion throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mannion moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannion was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey throws a body punch but Mannion moves out of range.
Mannion is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Rylee Mannion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey misses with a body punch
and Mannion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alec Harvey.
Well Harvey 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Harvey!
A relieved looking Alec Harvey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CTFA 4: Victor Vs Kasai 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hopkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopkins lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mannion is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hopkins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mannion's body to avoid the submission. Mannion has instead reached around Hopkins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mannion arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2020

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Koket.
Mannion dodges the punch combination from Koket.
Koket scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Mannion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koket was covering up waiting for the punch and Mannion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mannion controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mannion drops back looking for a leg! Koket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koket manages to kick Mannion off! Mannion jumps back into Koket's guard.
Koket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground.#T1#
Mannion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mannion controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Mannion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Koket to his feet.
Koket throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mannion.#T2#
Mannion is looking to chop away at Koket's legs.
Koket thows a leg kick but Mannion checks it #TD2#
and Mannion counters with a single leg into guard. Koket didn't expect that.

Koket wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannion closes the distance and clinches up with Koket, looking for a takedown. Mannion pushes Koket against the cage but Koket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koket misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mannion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koket looking to control. #SU2#
Mannion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Koket shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koket tries a head kick but it misses.
Koket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mannion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Koket backs off Mannion throws a huge counter combo but Koket manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Mannion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mannion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mannion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mannion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mannion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SU2#
Mannion gets to his feet - Koket follows without any prompting.
Koket throws a head kick that misses.
Mannion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koket tries to close the distance and clinch but Mannion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mannion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koket.
Koket throws a nice looking combination but Mannion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A clash of legs there as Mannion blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koket napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Mannion stands up and beckons Koket to his feet.
Mannion dodges the punch combination from Koket.
Koket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koket is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mannion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Kekot Koket will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Koket gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mannion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mannion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Mannion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mannion won't allow Koket to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koket trying to keep a closed guard but Mannion is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mannion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Mannion gets to his feet. Koket looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mannion misses with a head kick.
Koket appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mannion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koket looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mannion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koket lands a two punch combo. #KD#
Koket lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mannion sprawling to the canvas. Koket follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mannion hang on? #ROC#Mannion is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koket is working away from the top position though.
Mannion is still in real trouble! Can Koket finish him?#T2#
Mannion is doing well to control the position and prevent Koket from advancing to side control.
Koket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mannion seems to have recovered his senses.
Koket thows a huge punch but Mannion dodges it nicely.
Mannion gets back to full guard.
Mannion trying to control the position here.
Mannion is continuing to stall.#T3#
Mannion wants to get back to his feet but Koket is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mannion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koket's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koket is keeping the position for now.
Mannion stands and throws Koket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Koket's face as Mannion controls the position. #T4#
Mannion in side control lands a decent elbow.
A control attempt from Koket but he's now mounted!
Mannion content just to control the position here.
Koket has given up his back here.
Rylee Mannion has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mannion is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Koket won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mannion off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##CL#
Mannion drives through and clinches with Lahey against the cage.
Mannion tries to throw a body punch but Lahey avoids it by throwing Mannion back against the cage.
Lahey letting Mannion take a breather here.#BC#
Mannion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mannion 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.#SU#
Lahey is working an open guard so Mannion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lahey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lahey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mannion under the eye.
A low kick from Mannion misses
and Lahey counters with a left and a right that stings Mannion. #CL#
Mannion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!#BC#
Mannion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mannion pushes Lahey up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mannion.
Lahey is trying to push Mannion away but Mannion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Mannion breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannion or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
Lahey tries to bum rush Mannion with a series of wild strikes but Mannion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Mannion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mannion stays in close to Lahey's body and controls the position.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mannion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Lahey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mannion stacks Lahey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mannion!#T2#
Mannion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mannion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mannion decides to stand back up. #T3##TD#
Mannion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lahey was covering up waiting for the punch and Mannion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lahey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mannion stays in close to Lahey's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SU#
Mannion decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mannion takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lahey enables Mannion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lahey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lahey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Lahey is working an open guard so Mannion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lahey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab from Lahey.
Mannion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lahey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Mannion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mannion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mannion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mannion has Lahey pulled in close to control his posture.
Mannion continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mannion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lahey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mannion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Mannion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mannion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mannion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lahey tries to stand but Mannion is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mannion has Lahey pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mannion has closed the distance and engaged Lahey in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lahey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lahey is trying to break free.
Mannion prevents Lahey from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lahey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lahey is trying to break free.#T3#
Lahey is trying to break free.
Lahey is trying to break the clinch but Mannion is controlling him.#TD#
Mannion wants the takedown. Lahey is fighting it off but Mannion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lahey's guard against the cage.
Lahey trying to control the position here.
Mannion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lahey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Lahey is trying to control the position but Mannion postures up.
Lahey wants to control but Mannion passes easily into half guard.
Mannion moves nicely into side control.
Mannion happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lahey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mannion fails with the takedown.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mannion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lahey is trying to push Mannion away but Mannion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mannion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lahey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey is trying to break free.
Lahey wants to break free but Mannion has control.
Lahey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mannion has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mannion breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Lahey.#TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lahey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lahey being controlled for a moment.
Lahey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lahey is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Mannion take his back! Uh oh - Mannion has got a rear naked choke here! Lahey is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rylee Mannion!

Event: SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raeb scores with a kick to the body.
Mannion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Raeb clinches up with Mannion and pushes him back against the cage.
Raeb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raeb lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Raeb.
A short left from Raeb.
Raeb lands a body shot.
Raeb is pressed up against the cage. Mannion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raeb down to the mat. Raeb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raeb's coach down at Hare of the Dog Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Raeb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mannion tries to clinch up but Raeb circles away and keeps his distance.
Raeb feints a counter leg kick.
Raeb scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raeb pinned against the cage. Raeb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raeb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mannion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raeb connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Raeb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raeb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mannion. Mannion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raeb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raeb feints a jab promting Mannion to slip. Raeb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mannion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mannion tries to move into range but Raeb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raeb scores with a leg kick.
Raeb leaves Mannion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raeb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raeb. Raeb obviously looking to wear him down.
Raeb lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raeb connects with a high kick.
Raeb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mannion is breathing heavily.
Raeb lands with a nice body punch.
Raeb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raeb moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Raeb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raeb digs a good body shot into Mannion's ribs.
Raeb lands a jab.#CL2#
Raeb instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Raeb.
Raeb cracks Mannion with a nice body shot.
Raeb lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Raeb.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb lands a shoulder strike.
Raeb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Mannion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raeb scores with a shoulder strike.
Raeb lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Raeb breaks from the clinch.
Raeb thumps Mannion with a low kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Raeb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raeb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raeb connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Raeb clinches up against the cage.
Raeb digs a right hand into Mannion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mannion's gas tank.
Raeb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raeb lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Raeb.
Raeb is working Mannion over against the cage.
Raeb is leaning against Mannion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
A right hand to the body from Raeb.
Raeb lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Raeb.
Raeb scores with a shot to the side of Mannion's head. #BC2#
Raeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Raeb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mannion momentarily. #ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
Yzzof Raeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raeb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raeb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Mannion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Raeb moves into the clinch successfully.
Raeb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raeb gets through Mannion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Raeb - that landed with a thud.
Raeb lands a nice uppercut.
Raeb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raeb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mannion.
Nice body punch from Raeb - that landed with a thud.
Raeb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raeb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raeb presses Mannion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Raeb.
Raeb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannions head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yzzof Raeb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raeb scores with a leg kick.
Mannion seems to have got his legs back now.
Raeb thuds a left hand into Mannion's body.
Raeb lands with an overhand left.
Raeb lands with a hook. Mannion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raeb connects with a body shot.
Mannion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raeb.
Raeb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mannion. Mannion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raeb throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Raeb lands but Mannion takes it in his stride.
Yzzof Raeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raeb lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Raeb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mannion, pushing him back against the cage.
Raeb gets through Mannion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mannion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raeb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raeb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mannion to his knees! Raeb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yzzof Raeb!

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

178 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

171 cm
21 yrs
150 lbs

Obi

Mannion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rylee Mannion!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mannion closes the distance and clinches.
Obi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mannion smiles and moves away.
Obi wants to clinch up but Mannion keeps it at a distance.
Obi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mannion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Mannion
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.
Mannion trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi controls Mannion momentarily but Mannion frees himself. #SUB#
Obi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mannion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mannion wants to control from the top but Obi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Obi looking for subs off his back but Mannion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Obi is looking to control Mannion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obi avoid being mounted?
Mannion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Obi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mannion pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (0) vs (5) Mannion
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mannion working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Obi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannion pulls his head out easily.
Mannion prevents Obi from improving his position.#T2#
Obi is not content to let Mannion control the position.
Obi is trying to get back to full guard.
Obi trying to control from the bottom.
Mannion is taking a breather. Obi 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.
Obi wants to improve his position but Mannion is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Obi won't allow Mannion to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obi trying to keep a closed guard but Mannion is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Obi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Obi is tightening it up a little... Mannion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mannion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mannion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Obi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chike Obi!
An out of breath Chike Obi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannion tries to bum rush Danton with a series of wild strikes but Danton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mannion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danton manages to avoid it.
Danton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Danton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mannion is fending him off so far but Danton persists. Nope, Mannion circles away and we're back to standing.
Danton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannion but Mannion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Danton.
Danton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mannion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Mannion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Danton to the mat! Danton manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion stands up over Danton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danton's head.
Mannion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Danton working for a triangle but Mannion defends it easily.
Danton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mannion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Danton.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mannion forces his way into half guard.
Danton is looking for a sweep. Mannion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mannion trying to control the pace.
Mannion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Mannion seems to be working for a kimura but Danton defends the submission attempt.
Danton gets full guard.#T3#
Mannion content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mannion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danton dives in for a single leg takedown but Mannion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mannion gets a double leg takedown into Danton's guard.
Danton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mannion passes Danton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mannion is thwarting Danton's attempts to control the position.
Danton wants to improve his position but Mannion is controlling well.
Danton looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danton is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mannion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danton somewhat.#TD#
Danton gets caught napping as Mannion dives in and scores a takedown. Danton manages to retain guard.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Danton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rylee Mannion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mannion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danton's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion won't allow Danton to sweep him here.
Mannion wants to stand but Danton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Mannion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mannion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Danton.
Danton is looking to regain half guard here but Mannion keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danton's legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Danton is breathing heavily.
Well, if Mannion 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.
Mannion prevents Danton from improving his position.
Mannion is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Nice strikes from Mannion there.
Mannion is looking to advance position but Danton won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Mannion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mannion controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Danton as Mannion shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danton is defended easily by Mannion.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danton tries to clinch up#TD#
and Mannion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mannion.
Mannion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mannion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Danton's guard.
Mannion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mannion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Danton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mannion working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danton wants to control but Mannion postures up.
Danton is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Mannion stands up and beckons Danton to his feet.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Mannion. No joy for Danton on that attempt.
Danton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danton tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danton.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Danton.
Mannion throws the kick towards the body but Danton avoids it.
Danton with the counter takedown but Mannion avoids it easily.
Danton blocks the body kick.
Danton tries to counter with a clinch but Mannion shakes him off and moves away.
Danton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Mannion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mannion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danton's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mannion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mannion throws a solid leg kick but Danton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannion.#TD#
Mannion drives through with a takedown into Danton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danton is wriggling around but Mannion manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mannion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mannion is thwarting Danton's attempts to control the position.
Mannion is controlling the pace.
Mannion working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Danton is trying to control but Mannion passes into side control!
Danton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Danton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danton tries to control the position but Mannion now has his back. #T4#
Mannion controls the position.
Mannion punches Danton on the ear. #SUB#
Mannion tightening his grip on Danton, looking for the choke.
Danton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mannion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danton can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mannion working for a choke but Danton is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rylee Mannion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannion 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard looks for the body kick but Mannion saw that one coming. #TD2#
Bard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mannion was covering up waiting for the punch and Bard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mannion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Mannion is adopting a defensive guard.
Bard distracts Mannion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mannion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion pulls Bard in close to prevent any damage.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Mannion blocks nicely.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mannion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mannion tries to get out of the position.
Bard throws an elbow that misses. Mannion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bard's guard. Nice move by Mannion!#REVR#
Bard pulls Mannion in to control the position.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard keeping full guard, as Mannion tries to pass.
Mannion stays in close to Bard's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bard shoots in and bounces Mannion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Mannion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Mannion blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mannion working for a triangle but Bard defends it easily.
Mannion has momentary wrist control but Bard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Bard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mannion is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mannion working a defensive guard here.
Mannion keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bard cracks Mannion with a solid left hand.
Bard wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannion is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raval Bard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mannion moves out of range as Bard throws a body kick.
Mannion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Bard throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mannion counters by moving into the clinch.
Bard tries for a takedown but Mannion manages to get underhooks.
Mannion looking to stall.
Bard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bard.
Mannion has Bard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mannion is trying to stall. #T1#
Mannion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bard has a couple of punches blocked by Mannion. #BC#
Mannion breaks from the clinch.
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bard trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Bard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Mannion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard. #REVR#
Mannion wants to pass the guard but Bard is keeping the position.
Bard wants to hit a sweep here but Mannion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bard there!
Mannion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bard tries to hold on but Mannion postures up.
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!
Mannion breaks from Bard's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Bard regains half guard.
Mannion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Mannion lands strikes from half guard.
Mannion trying to control the action but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mannion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Mannion is thwarting Bard's attempts to control the position.
Mannion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bard wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mannion is keen to just control but Bard is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rylee Mannion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mannion.
Bard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bard wants to land a leg kick but Mannion is out of range.
Bard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mannion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mannion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
Bard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mannion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bard manages to circle out of the way.
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mannion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard swinging wildly here.
Mannion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mannion shoots for a double leg takedown but Bard sprawls well. He's pushed Mannion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bard shoots in but no luck this time.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
Mannion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Mannion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Bard fails with the takedown.
Mannion slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mannion tries to clinch there but Bard circles away. #TD2#
Bard dives in and scores a takedown into Mannion's guard.
Bard landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mannion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bard is aware though and is defending well.
Mannion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard throws a strike but Mannion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Mannion is looking to stand up but Bard won't let him.
Bard working a defensive guard here.
Mannion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raval Bard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mannion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mannion throwing strikes from guard but Bard blocks nicely.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Mannion from controlling successfully.
Mannion stands and throws Bard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mannion with the ground and pound but Bard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mannion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mannion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bard looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard lands a head kick!
Bard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raval Bard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bard 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raval Bard!
Raval Bard 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Mannion gets a double leg takedown into Lawrence's guard.#ES2#
Lawrence has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mannion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mannion manages to avoid it.
Lawrence fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lawrence.
Mannion throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Lawrence misses with a body shot
and Mannion counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##CL#
Mannion clinches.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Mannion has him pinned against the cage.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mannion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mannion walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mannion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Lawrence gets tackled into the cage by Mannion. Mannion maintains the clinch.
Lawrence has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mannion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawrence looks winded!#TD#
Mannion has Lawrence pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mannion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lawrence tumbling to the mat - Mannion dives into Lawrence's guard.
Mannion 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. #T2##SUB#
Mannion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mannion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mannion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mannion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mannion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Mannion working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Mannion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawrence is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mannion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mannion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawrence is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mannion connects with a decent elbow.
Lawrence is trying to escape the position but Mannion is controlling the position. #SUB#
Mannion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mannion pushes Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence tries to break free but Mannion pushes him back against the cage.
Mannion lands a left hand.
Mannion pushes off an throws an elbow but Lawrence leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Mannion.
Lawrence just leaning against Mannion, taking a breather.
Mannion stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Mannion avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage. #TD#
Mannion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mannion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mannion 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.
Mannion 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#
Lawrence misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mannion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Mannion seems content to control.
Rylee Mannion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg.
Mannion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Mannion wants to stand up but Lawrence has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Mannion keeps him under control.
Mannion content to control rather than advance.
Mannion tries to stand and escape but Lawrence is controlling the position. #T3#
Mannion tries to pass to full mount but Lawrence defends it.
Lawrence trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Mannion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body
and Mannion counters with a series of strikes. Lawrence will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Mannion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence wants to stand but Mannion is controlling the position.
Mannion 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. #T4##SU#
Mannion gets to his feet. Lawrence looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Mannion circles away.
Lawrence tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawrence won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannion taking a breather here.
Lawrence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mannion misses its target.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mannion sprawls well. Mannion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence looks to land a body kick but Mannion moved away.#TD#
Mannion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Mannion is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion slips a nice elbow through Lawrence's hands, connecting with Lawrence's forehead.#T1#
Lawrence has hold of Mannion's hands but Mannion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mannion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mannion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mannion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mannion lands strikes from half guard.
Mannion controlling the action here.
Mannion working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Mannion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawrence!
Mannion is looking to stand but Lawrence has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lawrence is desperately trying to improve his position but Mannion has a good base and remains in mount.
Mannion putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mannion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mannion lands a couple of good shots and Lawrence has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Lawrence is really stuck here.
Lawrence covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries to escape but Mannion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mannion biding his time, controlling Lawrence.
Mannion scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB#
Lawrence 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 Mannion gets his way!
Mannion biding his time, controlling Lawrence. #T4#
The referee is taking a good look at Lawrence as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mannion!
Lawrence tries to escape but Mannion has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lawrence showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Mannion is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lawrence taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mannion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedia.
Good exchange - Pedia coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannion or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedia, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Pedia drops Mannion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mannion looks back up at him and smiles so Pedia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedia jabs at Mannion's body.
Oh Mannion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mannion seems to have got his legs back now.
Pedia scores with a nice strike.
Pedia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mannion's head.
Pedia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.
Pedia throws an overhand right that drops Mannion like a sack of potatoes! Pedia dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiki Pedia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedia works Mannion's body with a nice hook.
Mannion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Pedia.
Mannion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rylee Mannion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedia sizes up Mannion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Mannion is rocked!
Pedia jabs at Mannion's body.
Mannion is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedia finish him?
Mannion throws a sloppy head kick and Pedia moves out of range easily.
Mannion seems to have recovered his senses.
Mannion gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pedia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mannion is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiki Pedia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strong throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strong pushes Mannion off looking to stand but Mannion dives back in and keeps control.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mannion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong is trying to stand.
Mannion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strong.
Strong scores with a three punch combo!
Strong throws a one two combo.
Mannion dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mannion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Mannion throws a shot to the body.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Strong gets caught napping as Mannion dives in and scores a takedown. Strong manages to retain guard.
Strong is looking to stand back up but Mannion counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Strong. #REVB#
Mannion stops Strong from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Mannion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong wants to stand back up but Mannion manages to pass into side control.
Strong is trying to escape the position but Mannion is controlling the position.
Strong tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mannion controlling the position well here. Strong rolled but Mannion kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Strong has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion has good solid back control here. #ES2#
Strong manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mannion throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Strong both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Mannion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mannion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Mannion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong looks winded!
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mannion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strong looks to land a combination but Mannion avoids it well.
Mannion seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mannion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mannion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strong throws Mannion to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Mannion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Strong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mannion backs up against the cage.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Mannion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong misses with a double jab
and Mannion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Mannion closes the distance and clinches.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
Mannion wants to break free but Strong has control.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannion.
Strong prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong cracks Mannion with a nice body shot.
Mannion trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mannion into the cage.
Strong tries a body shot but Mannion blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong. #BC#
Mannion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mannion back to the cage. Strong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mannion.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mannion counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Mannion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mannion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mannion attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Mannion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt - Strong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mannion back to the cage. Strong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Strong lands a jab-cross combination.
Strong throws a combination. Mannion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mannion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strong stalks Mannion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mannion's face. Mannion staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Mannion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Strong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mannion wants a takedown but no success here.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Strong.
A short left from Strong. #T4#
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannion controls his hands.
Strong prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
A short right from Strong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong pushes Mannion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannion controls his hands.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong gets underhooks to prevent Mannion's takedown attempt.
Mannion takes a shot to the head.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mannion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Strong.
Mannion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mannion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Strong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mannion keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mannion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strong.
Strong throws a right and a left that Mannion avoids nicely.
Mannion is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong throws a right hand that Mannion ducks under and follows up with a left that Mannion also avoids with ease.#TD#
Mannion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strong!
Strong tries to escape but Mannion is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mannion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Strong to his feet.
Strong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mannion backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong throws a combination. Mannion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Mannion looking to score a takedown here. Strong is defending well but Mannion drives through and ends up in Strong's guard.#ES2#
Strong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannion is trying to pull guard but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong presses Mannion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Strong.
Strong is leaning against Mannion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Strong.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Strong.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mannion goes for a takedown attempt but Strong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strong looks to land a combination. Mannion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mannion backs up against the cage.
Strong throws a one two combo.
Strong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strong throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mannion colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Strong as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mannion is left battered and dazed whilst Strong and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mannion.
Mannion blocks a head kick by Kaczmarek.
Mannion fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaczmarek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Kaczmarek throws a body punch but Mannion moves out of range.
Mannion moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mannion forces Kaczmarek back against the cage and clinches.
Mannion is trying to drag Kaczmarek to the mat but Kaczmarek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marcus Kaczmarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylee Mannion.#T1#
Kaczmarek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mannion looking for a takedown.
Mannion jumps guard but Kaczmarek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaczmarek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mannion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaczmarek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Mannion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #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.
Kaczmarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannion moves away.
Kaczmarek checks a leg kick.
Mannion misses with a two punch combination.
Kaczmarek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mannion sprawls and moves away.
Mannion 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.
Mannion fails to land the takedown.
Kaczmarek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mannion.#CL2#
Mannion closes the distance and pushes Kaczmarek back into the cage.
Kaczmarek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mannion up against the cage.
Mannion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Kaczmarek has a couple of punches blocked by Mannion.
Kaczmarek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mannion has Kaczmarek pushed against the cage.
Kaczmarek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaczmarek can't find room to land a body shot as Mannion controls the action.
Mannion is trying to push Kaczmarek away but Kaczmarek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaczmarek won't allow it.
Come on Kaczmarek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaczmarek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaczmarek tries for a takedown but Mannion manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mannion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Kaczmarek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kaczmarek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannion throws a leg kick but Kaczmarek moved away.
Mannion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaczmarek circles away quickly and effectively.
Mannion looks to land a body kick but Kaczmarek moved away.
Kaczmarek feinted with a counter takedown.
Mannion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mannion throws a series of punches but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
Kaczmarek throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mannion avoids it.
No luck for Mannion with that takedown attempt.
Kaczmarek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek thows a leg kick but Mannion checks it #TD2#
and Mannion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Mannion controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannion pulls his head out easily.
Kaczmarek gets full guard.#SUB#
Kaczmarek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kaczmarek has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mannion doesn't defend quickly enough and Kaczmarek has managed to lock this one up! Can Mannion escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kaczmarek on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Kaczmarek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Mannion throws a fast counter high kick but Kayode manages to duck under it in time.
Kayode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kayode with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mannion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mannion.
Kayode working hard to break the clinch.
Kayode jumps guard but Mannion stands there with Kayode around his waist. Kayode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simi Kayode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kayode.
Mannion has Kayode pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mannion has clasped his hands together around Kayode's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mannion happy to just control the position for now.
Kayode is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The referee asks Mannion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mannion prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kayode's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kayode tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mannion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mannion controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mannion working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kayode is looking for a sweep.
Kayode misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kayode is looking for a sweep.
Mannion controls the position.
Kayode stops Mannion from passing to mount.
Mannion working the ground and pound from side control.
Mannion lands a nice forearm strike.
Kayode is trying to work for a sweep but Mannion has mounted him!
Mannion lands a heavy elbow.
Kayode is trying to escape the mount.
Mannion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kayode. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kayode has given up his back here. #T3#
Kayode trying to get back to his feet but Mannion is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Kayode defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mannion is landing with strikes. Kayode can't take much more of this.
Kayode trying to control the hands but Mannion won't let him.
Kayode wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mannion not allowing Kayode to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mannion patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mannion is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mannion is hanging on to Kayode's back as he tries to escape.
Mannion is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kayode up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kayode preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mannion.
Mannion is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kayode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kayode goes for a double leg but Mannion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mannion continues to drive forward.
Mannion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mannion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kayode.
Nice body kick there by Kayode.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kayode.
Nice takedown defense from Mannion. No joy for Kayode on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simi Kayode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kayode tries to keep at a distance but Mannion has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kayode is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Mannion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mannion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kayode trying to control here.
Kayode is trying to get back to full guard.
Mannion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kayode! #T2#
Mannion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kayode is trying desperately to improve position.
Kayode is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mannion controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Kayode 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.
Kayode slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mannion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mannion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mannion tries to get to his feet but Kayode is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mannion in his guard. #T4#
Kayode trying to keep a closed guard but Mannion is proving a slippery customer.
Mannion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mannion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kayode is looking for a triangle here but Mannion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylee Mannion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kayode looks to land a combination but Mannion avoids it well. #TD2#
Mannion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kayode pushes Mannion off but Mannion dives into side control.
Kayode is trying to escape the position but Mannion is controlling the position.
Kayode tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mannion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mannion wants to stand but Kayode has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion tries to move to full mount but Kayode actually manages to regain half guard.
Mannion is thwarting Kayode's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kayode moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mannion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kayode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kayode is striking off his back. Mannion thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mannion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mannion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kayode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kayode.
Mannion 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. #T3#
Kayode wants to stand but Mannion is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mannion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Kayode manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mannion keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mannion lands a nice uppercut.
Kayode wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kayode trying to stall but Mannion improves his position.
Knees to the body from Kayode. #T4##BC2#
Mannion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mannion has Kayode up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mannion prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kayode in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Mannion lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kayode kicks off Mannion and gets to his feet.
Mannion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mannion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kayode misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rylee Mannion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mannion working away.

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 Simi Kayode.
Well Mannion 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mannion enables Dream to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mannion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Dream drops back looking for a leg! Mannion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mannion manages to kick Dream off! Dream jumps back into Mannion's guard.
Mannion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dream is one step ahead there.
Dream wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Dream is looking to work some ground and pound but Mannion has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dream has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannion is keeping the position for now.
Dream throws an elbow that misses. Mannion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dream's guard. Nice move by Mannion!#REVR#
Dream avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Dream throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dream lands a decent shot there.
Mannion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dream is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mannion rolls with it to try and escape but Dream cranks on the arm and Mannion is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nightmare Dream!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pathak.
A jab lands there for Pathak.
Good exchange - Pathak coming out on top.
Pathak lands with an overhand left.
Pathak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mannions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pathak stalks Mannion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mannion's face. Mannion staggers backwards, shaken.
Pathak throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mannion takes the fight into the clinch.
Pathak misses with the head strike.
Pathak is looking to control Mannion's arms but Mannion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pathak has his back to the cage.
Mannion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pathak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Mannion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pathak is trying to keep an underhook but Mannion manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mannion is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pathak is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rylee Mannion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mannion tries to sprawl but Destroyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mannion pushes Destroyer off but Destroyer dives into side control. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mannion has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Destroyer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mannion looks calm but he's in trouble here. Destroyer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mannion is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Destroyer lets go of the hold and Mannion can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rookie Destroyer!

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

170 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

171 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

Bhoy

Mannion

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Phat Bhoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rylee Mannion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mannion fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mannion shoots in and bounces Bhoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhoy (0) vs (2) Mannion#SUB2#
Mannion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bhoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bhoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bhoy!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bhoy (4) vs (2) Mannion
Mannion can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bhoy's best efforts.
Mannion wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bhoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mannion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bhoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mannion keeps working.
Bhoy is taking a breather. Mannion 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mannion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mannion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bhoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mannion defends it well.
Mannion wants to control but Bhoy is keeping busy.
Bhoy slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Bhoy is trying to control. Mannion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mannion gets back to full guard.
Bhoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bhoy pushes down on Mannion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bhoy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bhoy uses his free foot to push down on Mannion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mannion.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhoy (7) vs (2) Mannion
Mannion is trying to escape the mount.
Bhoy controlling the position easily from mount.
Bhoy trying to control but Mannion is having none of it.
Bhoy moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Bhoy (10) vs (2) Mannion
Bhoy biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4##SUB#
Mannion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhoy looking for the choke from the back.
Bhoy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bhoy is looking to control Mannion but Mannion is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Mannion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bhoy.
Mannion trying to control the position but Bhoy manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Mannion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bhoy trying to control momentarily.
Bhoy is riding his opponent, not letting Mannion buck him off.
Mannion wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bhoy controlling the positon.#T6#
Bhoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mannion tries to break free.
Bhoy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bhoy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mannion for as long as he can get away with.
Bhoy struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Bhoy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T7#
Mannion prevents Bhoy from getting a body triangle.
Mannion can't escape the position.
Bhoy controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bhoy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mannion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bhoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Mannion is in bad spot here.
Bhoy trying to control momentarily.
Bhoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mannion's body. #SUB#
Bhoy tightening his grip on Mannion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mannion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bhoy's arms. #T9#
Mannion tries to break free.
Bhoy is riding his opponent, not letting Mannion buck him off.
Bhoy wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy.
Mannion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T10#
Mannion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bhoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bhoy controls the action.
Bhoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Bhoy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Bhoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bhoy keeps control of the position easily here as Mannion tries to buck him off. #T11#
Mannion can't escape the position.
Mannion looks winded!#SUB#
Mannion showing good submission defense here.
Mannion staying busy and making it hard for Bhoy to control.
Bhoy controls the position.#SUB#
Bhoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mannion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mannion for a finish.
What can Mannion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T12##SUB#
Bhoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Mannion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bhoy looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bhoy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Bhoy tightening his grip on Mannion, looking for the choke.
Bhoy controlling from the back.#T13##SUB#
Bhoy tightening his grip on Mannion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Bhoy looking for the RNC.
Mannion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bhoy is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Bhoy working for the choke.
Bhoy controlling the position well here. Mannion rolled but Bhoy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
Mannion is trying to break free. #SUB#
Mannion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bhoy controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mannion looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bhoy.
Bhoy biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bhoy takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.

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