Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Manhoeff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askrew is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manhoeff's best efforts.#SUB2#
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manhoeff winds up and cracks Askrew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askrew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Manhoeff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoeff has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manhoeff is aware though and is defending well.
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Askrew working for a triangle but Manhoeff defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Manhoeff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manhoeff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Askrew is tightening it up a little... Manhoeff has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manhoeff reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manhoeff taps out! Nice BJJ there by Askrew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Tantor with a jab.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manhoeff in his tracks.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manhoeff under the eye.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head.#CUT#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Manhoeff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoeff's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manhoeff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tantor wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoeff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manhoeff fails to land the takedown.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor connects with a jab.#T1#
Manhoeff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Manhoeff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tantor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoeff on the ground.
Tantor controls Manhoeff momentarily but Manhoeff frees himself.
Manhoeff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Tantor is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Tantor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tantor is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff working some strikes from top position.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhoeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manhoeff landing with the ground and pound.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff distracts Tantor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tantor's head.
Manhoeff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoeff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melvin Manhoeff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Manhoeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown. Tantor fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Manhoeff is in close to Tantor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor wants to stand but Manhoeff is controlling the position.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tantor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tantor tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melvin Manhoeff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for Tantor.#TD2#
Tantor tries to sprawl but Manhoeff drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tantor is refusing to be controlled, as Manhoeff sits in half guard.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff. #T4#
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Manhoeff working over Tantor with some ground and pound. Tantor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tantor keeps working.
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Manhoeff stalling.
Manhoeff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor has hold of Manhoeff's hands but Manhoeff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manhoeff darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Manhoeff into the cage.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Manhoeff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Manhoeff wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Manhoeff is stalling in the full guard.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manhoeff passes Tantor's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Tantor's temple.
Manhoeff is trying to control the action in half guard but Tantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff lands strikes from half guard.
Manhoeff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manhoeff working the head and body with strikes.
Manhoeff throws a strike but Tantor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
Manhoeff cracks Tantor with a solid left hand.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!#T2#
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoeff postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tantor covers up, he's hurt! Manhoeff keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Manhoeff and the ref steps in to end the fight! Manhoeff can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Laird misses #TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown. Laird fights it but they end up in guard.
Manhoeff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laird controls Manhoeff momentarily but Manhoeff frees himself.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Acme Island Savages inform us that Laird has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird looking to control.
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Laird is keeping the position.#T1#
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Manhoeff connects with a couple of short punches.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoeff is one step ahead there.
Manhoeff postures up in Laird's guard and throws a big left but Laird blocks it. #SUB2#
Laird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manhoeff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manhoeff throwing strikes from guard but Laird blocks nicely.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laird 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.
Laird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Laird is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Laird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manhoeff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manhoeff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manhoeff tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff controlling Laird's posture.
Manhoeff wants to sweep here but Laird controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manhoeff's head.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manhoeff is pulling down on Laird's head to control his posture.
Laird preventing the sweep. #T4#
Manhoeff is working hard here to advance position.
Manhoeff is trying to control the position but Laird postures up.
Manhoeff trying to strike off his back.
Manhoeff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manhoeff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laird is one step ahead there.
Laird trying to control but Manhoeff is working from the bottom.
Manhoeff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird stands up over Manhoeff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff wants to hit a sweep here but Laird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manhoeff there!
Manhoeff is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laird looks to throw the jab but Manhoeff is out of range. #TD#
Manhoeff gets the takedown into side control.
Laird manages to get back to half guard.
Laird wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Laird's temple.
Laird tries to roll over but Manhoeff keeps him under control.
Laird is staying active underneath Manhoeff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Laird is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Laird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird trying to hold on to Manhoeff's head to control him but Manhoeff postures up.
Laird wants to improve his position but Manhoeff is controlling well. #T1#
Manhoeff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manhoeff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laird's head.
Laird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laird.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.
Laird pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
Manhoeff is working Laird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Laird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff trying to control but Laird is working from the bottom.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.
Melvin Manhoeff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manhoeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laird can do to turn this around?
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoeff's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manhoeff looking to sit in guard and control but Laird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Manhoeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laird's guard. #REVR#
Manhoeff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manhoeff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laird's head.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff landing some decent shots from guard.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Laird wants to sweep here but Manhoeff controlling him for the moment.
Laird is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird 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.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
Manhoeff wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoeff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Laird misses the shot to the body.
Manhoeff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laird enables Manhoeff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laird manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manhoeff stays in close to Laird's body and controls the position.
Laird is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
Manhoeff works over Laird with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff is working Laird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff won't allow Laird to sweep him here.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird trying to control the position.
Laird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manhoeff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manhoeff is looking to improve his position.
Manhoeff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laird.
Manhoeff wants to improve his position but Laird is controlling well.
Laird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Manhoeff gets full guard.
Laird wants to control from the top but Manhoeff keeps moving.
Manhoeff controlling the position.
Laird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manhoeff is keeping the position for now.
Manhoeff 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#
Laird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manhoeff scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff stopping the sweep attempt from Laird.
Manhoeff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Laird is looking for a triangle but Manhoeff pushes his legs off easily.
Manhoeff working some strikes from top position.
Manhoeff stands up over Laird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff cracks Laird with a solid left hand.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Laird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archie Laird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoeff postures up in Laird's guard and throws a big left but Laird blocks it. #SUB2#
Laird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manhoeff defends well.
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Melvin Manhoeff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhoeff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoeff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhoeff, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Melvin Manhoeff!

Melvin Manhoeff wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Manhoeff 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.
Manhoeff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jesus has his foot on Manhoeff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manhoeff works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus is adopting a defensive guard.
Manhoeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jesus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoeff is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Manhoeff is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Manhoeff is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Space Jesus!
Space Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1#
Manhoeff has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Manhoeff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhoeff fails with the takedown.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manhoeffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Manhoeff tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Manhoeff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manhoeff clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Tantor holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhoeff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Manhoeff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tantor is fending him off so far but Manhoeff persists. Nope, Tantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhoeff slips under a jab.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Manhoeff is out of range.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Manhoeff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoeff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
Jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Manhoeff blocks a jab.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoeff drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manhoeff moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor digs a good hook to Manhoeff's body. #T4#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Manhoeff ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manhoeff instigates a clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Melvin Manhoeff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manhoeff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manhoeff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor scores with a jab. Manhoeff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manhoeff slips a jab from Tantor.#CL#
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Manhoeff misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoeff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tantor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Manhoeff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Manhoeff moves out of range of the strikes.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yates sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Manhoeff does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Manhoeff closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Manhoeff jumps guard but Yates stands there with Manhoeff around his waist. Manhoeff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manhoeff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manhoeff is breathing heavily.#T1#
Manhoeff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yates with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up.#CL#
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.#T2#
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates presses Manhoeff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Manhoeff controls the action.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manhoeff is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Yates.
Manhoeff tries to score a body lock takedown but Yates shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhoeff.
A right hook to the body lands for Yates.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoeff.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Yates lands a left hand.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Yates works on Manhoeff's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A hook to the body from Yates.
Yates lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Nice body punch from Yates.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
We've been informed that Yates has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manhoeff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yates lands a right hand.
Yates tries to work over Manhoeff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Yates.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoeff. #T4#
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhoeff.
Manhoeff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yates lands a right hand.
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Manhoeff avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage.
Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Yates lands a right hand. #ROC2#Manhoeff is rocked!#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Manhoeff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yates digs a right hand underneath Manhoeff's ribcage. Manhoeff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Nice body punch from Yates.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Manhoeff with a big uppercut! Manhoeff tries to clinch up but Yates pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Manhoeff to the mat! Manhoeff covers up and Yates unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Otis Yates!

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Manhoeff throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferret.
Manhoeff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoeff tries to counter with a takedown but Ferret is quick to defend against it.
Ferret scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferret throws a right and a left that Manhoeff avoids nicely.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferret takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferret scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret punishes Manhoeff's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferret misses with a body punch #TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferret tries to kick Manhoeff off in order to stand up. Manhoeff Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Manhoeff takes a little break here. Ferret wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ferret is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manhoeff throws an elbow but Ferret slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ferret tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Manhoeff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ferret is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manhoeff dominating with strikes here.
Manhoeff working Ferret over with strikes here.
Manhoeff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manhoeff dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoeff landing punches. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Manhoeff.#ROC#Ferret is rocked!
Manhoeff loads up with a big shot that hurts Ferret! He's pulled Manhoeff in close but Manhoeff has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ferret survive? More strikes from Manhoeff and Ferret is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a slapping body shot.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manhoeff has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Finlayson does it's job there.
Finlayson scores with a punch to the head.
Manhoeff shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manhoeff thinking.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoeff ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhoeff with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.#T1#
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Manhoeff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manhoeff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhoeff misses with a straight right.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhoeff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Manhoeff misses.
Manhoeff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Finlayson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head but Manhoeff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manhoeff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Melvin Manhoeff's cut even more.
A big left from Manhoeff misses.
Manhoeff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manhoeff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finlayson cracks Manhoeff with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Manhoeff tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Finlayson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Manhoeff is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Torhte Finlayson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Oliva misses.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliva.
Manhoeff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oliva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manhoeff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoeff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throws the left hand but Manhoeff avoids the punch easily.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliva sprawls and moves away.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oliva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhoeff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoeff.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manhoeff wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Oliva. #T1#
Oliva being controlled against the cage.
Manhoeff tries to stall but Oliva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oliva gets through Manhoeff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manhoeff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oliva gets through Manhoeff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manhoeff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Oliva catches Manhoeff right on the button with a cross.
Manhoeff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Manhoeff moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Manhoeff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhoeff gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Oliva thows a leg kick but Manhoeff checks it #TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva dodges the ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Oliva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manhoeff is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliva keeps Manhoeff under control for a moment.
Check out the look on Manhoeff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oliva wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.
An elbow from Manhoeff crashes against the mat.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with a big right hand but Oliva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manhoeff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with a big elbow.
Manhoeff grinds an elbow into Oliva's temple.
Manhoeff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manhoeff working the ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Manhoeff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manhoeff trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manhoeff.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Manhoeff tries to move to mount but Oliva blocks the move with his legs.
Manhoeff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manhoeff working the head with strikes.
Oliva defending against the ground and pound.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Manhoeff lands a nice forearm strike.
Manhoeff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oliva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Manhoeff is looking to take a break and control but Oliva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Manhoeff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oliva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manhoeff connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva sneaks back into half guard.
Manhoeff lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoeff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manhoeff is pressing down on Oliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliva is holding on for now.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Manhoeff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliva is still in real trouble! Can Manhoeff finish him?
Manhoeff prevents Oliva from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhoeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oliva with a jab.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Manhoeff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva wants to clinch.
Oliva misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Manhoeff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Oliva's temple.
Oliva moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoeff is proving a slippery customer.
Manhoeff lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoeff is proving a slippery customer.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliva is pulling down on Manhoeff's head. It's preventing any offense from Manhoeff, at least for the moment.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliva 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.
Manhoeff advances position into side control!
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Manhoeff is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melvin Manhoeff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoeff misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.#T2#
Manhoeff scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
Oliva is trying to control Manhoeff's posture but Manhoeff avoids it.
Oliva on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manhoeff throws an elbow but Oliva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Manhoeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Oliva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliva's head.
Oliva is trying is best to control the position here.
Manhoeff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Manhoeff winds up and cracks Oliva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manhoeff content to control rather than advance.
Oliva is trying to control but can't.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Manhoeff has control of the leg.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliva is still in real trouble! Can Manhoeff finish him?#CUT#Biscuit Oliva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Highland 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Janssen fails with the takedown#TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Janssen won't be happy with that.
Manhoeff working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Manhoeff working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more.
Manhoeff wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy.
Janssen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Janssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Janssen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Janssen's hands, connecting with Janssen's forehead.
Janssen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manhoeff scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manhoeff lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manhoeff pulls his head out easily.
Manhoeff winds up and cracks Janssen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Janssen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Manhoeff misses the jab.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bounser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bounser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manhoeff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bounser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhoeff.
Bounser misses with a kick to the body.
Manhoeff moves in looking to clinch but Bounser pushes him off.
Bounser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manhoeff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounser as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bounser.
Manhoeff fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bounser misses the target.
Manhoeff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bounser slaps away a takedown attempt from Manhoeff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bounser appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aisland Bounser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Manhoeff.
Manhoeff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bounser is looking to counter punch.
Manhoeff throws a jab when Bounser was well out of range.
Bounser is looking to counter punch.
Bounser throws a low kick but Manhoeff moves out of range easily.
Manhoeff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bounser defends it nicely.
Manhoeff is looking to clinch but Bounser is avoiding it.
Manhoeff wants to clinch.
Manhoeff wants to clinch up but Bounser keeps it at a distance.
Manhoeff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bounser.#T2#
Bounser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manhoeff is out of range and Bounser settles back down.
Manhoeff with the counter takedown but Bounser avoids it easily.
Manhoeff looks to land a left hand but Bounser moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bounser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhoeff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bounser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melvin Manhoeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Manhoeff clinches up with Bounser and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bounser. #BC#
Bounser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoeff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Bounser misses its target.
Bounser blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bounser misses the target.#CL2#
Manhoeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bounser can't find room to land a body shot as Manhoeff controls the action.
Bounser misses with a punch to the body.
Bounser struggles to land a body shot inside as Manhoeff controls his hands.
Bounser tries to throw a body punch but Manhoeff avoids it by throwing Bounser back against the cage.
Bounser holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Bounser won't allow it.
Manhoeff is trying to pull guard but Bounser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bounser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manhoeff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bounser smiles and moves away.
Bounser goes for a double leg but Manhoeff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhoeff continues to drive forward.
And Manhoeff tries to counter it with a takedown but Bounser pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bounser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manhoeff's elbow.
Bounser misses with a body punch.
Manhoeff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manhoeff blocks a body shot from Bounser.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Bounser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manhoeff blocks a body shot from Bounser.
Bounser misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Manhoeff jumps guard and drags Bounser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manhoeff keeping moving, preventing Bounser from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bounser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bounser works over Manhoeff with some ground and pound from guard.
Bounser stopping the sweep attempt from Manhoeff.
Bounser trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhoeff is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bounser trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounser wants to stand up but Manhoeff is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aisland Bounser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manhoeff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bounser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manhoeff somewhat.
Bounser throws a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head but Manhoeff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bounser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhoeff loads up on a big right hand but Bounser slips the punch.
Manhoeff misses with an uppercut.
Bounser throws a quick counter head kick but Manhoeff was just out of range.
Manhoeff shoots in looking for a takedown but Bounser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manhoeff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounser misses with a looping right.
Manhoeff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bounser misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Manhoeff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoeff working over Bounser with some ground and pound. Bounser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Manhoeff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manhoeff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bounser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bounser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manhoeff is fighting to break Bounser's control of his arms but Bounser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bounser keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bounser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bounser tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff is looking to work some ground and pound but Bounser has wrist control.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bounser works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Bounser controlling the position.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Bounser pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manhoeff passes into half guard.
Manhoeff lands strikes from half guard.
Bounser pushes Manhoeff off looking to stand but Manhoeff dives back in and keeps control.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Bounser's hands, connecting with Bounser's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff tries to pass to full mount but Bounser defends it.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Bounser is blocking nicely. #T3#
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Bounser dodges it nicely.
Bounser wants to improve his position but Manhoeff is controlling well.
Manhoeff with the ground and pound but Bounser uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bounser working a defensive guard but Manhoeff passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manhoeff lands a nice short elbow.
Bounser wants to get back to full guard but Manhoeff has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Manhoeff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Manhoeff.
Bounser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manhoeff off and has taken his back!
Manhoeff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Bounser throwing sloppy strikes.
Manhoeff breaks Bounser's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manhoeff stands up over Bounser, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff throwing strikes from guard but Bounser blocks nicely.
Manhoeff trying to control but Bounser is working from the bottom.
Bounser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoeff on the ground.
Manhoeff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bounser's head.
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoeff landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.
Manhoeff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bounser throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhoeff.
Bounser misses with a body punch.
Manhoeff is looking for a takedown.
Bounser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bounser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bounser misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoeff is looking to control Bounser's arms but Bounser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manhoeff has his back to the cage.
Manhoeff fails to pull guard.
Aisland Bounser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manhoeff pulls guard.
Bounser scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bounser throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhoeff keeping moving, preventing Bounser from controlling successfully.
Bounser won't allow Manhoeff to sweep him here. #T1#
Manhoeff has momentary wrist control but Bounser slips an elbow through the middle.
Bounser works over Manhoeff with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff trying to keep a closed guard but Bounser is proving a slippery customer.
Bounser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bounser postures up in Manhoeff's guard and throws a big left but Manhoeff blocks it.
Manhoeff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bounser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bounser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bounser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manhoeff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bounser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bounser's guard. #REVB##T2#
Manhoeff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bounser keeping full guard, as Manhoeff tries to pass.
Bounser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bounser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manhoeff stopping the sweep attempt from Bounser.
Bounser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bounser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manhoeff works over Bounser with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff advances position into side control!
Melvin Manhoeff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bounser is not content to let Manhoeff control the position.
Manhoeff tries to advance to mount but Bounser denies him.
Manhoeff cracks Bounser with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Manhoeff cracks Bounser with a big elbow.
Manhoeff trying to control the position but Bounser is working away.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bounser wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manhoeff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manhoeff working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounser is trying to get back to his feet.
Manhoeff looks up at the clock and then as Bounser takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manhoeff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bounser taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoeff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manhoeff 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Highland 4
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Manhoeff darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.#TD#
Manhoeff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihaylov keeps working.
Manhoeff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mihaylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manhoeff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manhoeff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manhoeff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mihaylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mihaylov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Mihaylov is blocking nicely.
Manhoeff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manhoeff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaylov's head.
Manhoeff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#It looks like Andrey Mihaylov has been cut.#T1#
Manhoeff working over Mihaylov with some ground and pound. Mihaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manhoeff content to control rather than advance.
Manhoeff is keen to just control but Mihaylov is a slippery customer.
Manhoeff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mihaylov!
Manhoeff controlling from mount.
Mihaylov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manhoeff lands a big elbow.
Manhoeff lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Manhoeff looking to finish Mihaylov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mihaylov!
Manhoeff landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoeff lands a big shot there that rocks Mihaylov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manhoeff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes but Mihaylov is staying in there. #ROC#Mihaylov is rocked!
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manhoeff connects with a bit shot that sees Mihaylov covering up! More strikes from Manhoeff and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Manhoeff is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Manhoeff walks into a straight right hand from Magic.
Magic scores with a hook to the body. Manhoeff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magic scores with a hook to the body. Manhoeff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manhoeff shoots for a takedown but Magic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhoeff with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Magic counters by moving into the clinch.
Manhoeff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manhoeff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magic walks away with a smile on his face. Manhoeff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoeff tries to close the distance and clinch but Magic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magic feints the counter takedown.
Magic digs a good hook to Manhoeff's body.
Manhoeff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Magic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Manhoeff tries for a takedown but Magic manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Magic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magic lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Manhoeff taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Magic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Manhoeff clinches up against the cage.
Manhoeff taking a breather.#T2#
Manhoeff fails to pull guard.
Manhoeff wants to stall.
Magic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manhoeff fails to pull guard.
Magic can't break the clinch.
Magic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Magic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoeff tries to clinch there but Magic circles away.
Magic cracks Manhoeff with a good jab.
Magic lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Manhoeff doesn't manage to clinch there - Magic circles away.
Magic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Manhoeff moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Magic manages to break the clinch.
Magic tests Manhoeff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Magic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magic works Manhoeff's body with a nice hook.
Magic lands a jab to the nose.
Magic leaves Manhoeff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magic jabs Manhoeff right on the nose. Manhoeff blinks but takes it well.
Magic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manhoeff shoots in looking for a takedown but Magic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manhoeff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manhoeff or perhaps it was just good defense by Magic, which made it look bad.
Magic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manhoeff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Magic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Manhoeff shoots in for a takedown but Magic shows good takedown defense.
Manhoeff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoeff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manhoeff needs to keep his hands up - Magic had a free shot at his head there.
Magic scores with a jab to the body.
Manhoeff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manhoeff scrambles back to his feet.
Manhoeff takes one to the side of the head.
Manhoeff needs to keep his hands up - Magic had a free shot at his head there.
Manhoeff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Magic - just one landing.
Manhoeff drops his hands momentarily and Magic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Magic catches Manhoeff right on the button with a cross.
Manhoeff tries to clinch there but Magic circles away.
Magic lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Magic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manhoeff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magic but Magic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magic lands a really nice looking cross but Manhoeff seems unphased.
Magic feints a jab promting Manhoeff to slip. Magic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manhoeff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manhoeff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magic to score with a decent uppercut.
Magic scores with a nice right hand.
Magic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magic lands a jab to Manhoeff's midsection.#CL#
Manhoeff has closed the distance and engaged Magic in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff keeps control of Magic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Manhoeff effectively controlling the action here.
Magic is trying to break the clinch but Manhoeff is controlling him.
Manhoeff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magic to keep the fight standing.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magic tries to circle away but Manhoeff has him pinned against the cage.
Manhoeff taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Magic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoeff shoots and misses #CL2#
and Magic counters by clinching up.
Magic working hard to break the clinch.
Magic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Magic manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Magic jabs Manhoeff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manhoeff misses with a hook
and Magic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Manhoeff does no damage.
No joy there for Magic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoeff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Manhoeff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magic connects with a body shot.
Magic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magic wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Magic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manhoeff doesn't seem bothered though.
Manhoeff wants to clinch but Magic slips to the side#TD2#
and Magic counters with a takedown into side control.
Manhoeff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magic off and has taken his back!
Magic trying to get back to his feet but Manhoeff is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff trying to control.#T3#
Magic tries to escape but Manhoeff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Manhoeff lands punches and elbows.
Manhoeff lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Manhoeff.
Manhoeff lands punches and elbows.
A helpless look comes across Magic 's face. He knows he's trapped as Manhoeff lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!

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