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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Bin Laden forces Manchester back against the cage and clinches.
Bin Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manchester's elbow.
Manchester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manchester is looking for a takedown.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bin Laden effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester has had enough of the clinch but Bin Laden keeps him there for the moment.
Bin Laden struggles to land a body shot inside as Manchester controls his hands.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Bin Laden has the dominant position.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off. #T1#
Bin Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Manchester controls the action.
Manchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bin Laden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bin Laden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Laden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manchester or not.
Bin Laden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin Laden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Bin Laden manages to get underhooks.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Bin Laden stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden stalling in the clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bin Laden to keep the fight standing.
Bin Laden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bin Laden throws an elbow that misses.
Manchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bin Laden has him pressed against the cage.
Manchester working hard to break the clinch.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchester has Bin Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bin Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Laden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden holds him up against the cage and eventually Manchester drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
Manchester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manchester avoids the elbow strike from Bin Laden, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bin Laden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bin Laden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Come on Bin Laden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Manchester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bin Laden uses from the top position. #SU2#
Bin Laden gets to his feet - Manchester follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Bin Laden pushes Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bin Laden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchester.#T4#
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden misses with an elbow strike.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bin Laden is keeping busy.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester trying to stall but Bin Laden improves his position.
A short left from Bin Laden.
Manchester blocks an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bin Laden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bin Laden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Manchester's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Bin Laden has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Manchester is working for takedown but Bin Laden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bin Laden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manchester's defenses.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but Bin Laden has him pressed against the cage.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester tries to break the clinch but Bin Laden is controlling the position.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden is struggling to control the position.
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A body shot lands from Bin Laden.
Manchester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
The referee calls for Bin Laden to work.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Laden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bin Laden. #T2#
Manchester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bin Laden - that landed with a thud.
Osama Bin Laden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bin Laden lands a shot to the body.
Manchester prevents a body shot from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Bin Laden misses with a body punch.
Manchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bin Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manchester's elbow.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bin Laden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Laden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manchester.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off. #CUT2#Michael Manchester's cut is getting worse.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bin Laden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bin Laden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchester's brow.
Manchester wants a takedown but no success here.
Bin Laden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bin Laden.
#T4#
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Laden tries a body shot but Manchester blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Michael Manchester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Laden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bin Laden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchester's brow.
Bin Laden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manchester backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Manchester'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bin Laden connects with an inside leg kick.
Osama Bin Laden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Bin Laden moves into range and clinches up with Manchester.
Bin Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Manchester controls the action.
Bin Laden is pressed up against the cage. Manchester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bin Laden down to the mat. Bin Laden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bin Laden has managed to clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
Manchester tries to break free but Bin Laden pushes him back against the cage.
Manchester prevents a body shot from Bin Laden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester stalling in the clinch but Bin Laden improves position.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manchester avoids the elbow strike from Bin Laden, against the cage.
#T1#
Manchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester looking for a takedown.
Manchester working hard to break the clinch.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Laden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bin Laden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bin Laden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bin Laden misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Laden leaning against his opponent.
Bin Laden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bin Laden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manchester is looking for a takedown.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Bin Laden has the dominant position.#T3#
Nice elbow from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manchester jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bin Laden walks away with a smile on his face. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bin Laden clinches.
Manchester is trying to break free.
Bin Laden stalling.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bin Laden prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bin Laden.
Manchester wants to stall.
Bin Laden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin Laden leaning against his opponent.
Michael Manchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Laden 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 24:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin Laden! |
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Event:
The Matt Dammon Invitational
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from John lands.
Manchester shoots in looking for a takedown but John manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manchester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manchester tries to clinch up.
Manchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
John gets caught flat footed, as Manchester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Manchester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Manchester has John up against the cage in a clinch.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Manchester won't allow it.
#TD#
Manchester pulls guard.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and John manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchester wants to improve his position but John is controlling well.
#T2#
Manchester is staying active underneath John, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John stops Manchester from getting back to his feet.
John is trying to control the action in half guard but Manchester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manchester is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
John trying to control the action but Manchester is working from the bottom.
Manchester wants to control but John is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from John.
Manchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manchester.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manchester tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manchester shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John lands with a cross.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
John stuns Manchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by John there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Manchester's head back.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manchester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manchester feinted with a counter takedown.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John 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.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to clinch but John slips to the side
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester with a poor takedown
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manchester thinking.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.#T1#
Manchester throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manchester.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manchester shoots in but no luck this time.
John lands with a cross.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Manchester tries to clinch there but John circles away.
A jab from John finds it's way through Manchester's defenses.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manchester.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John punishes Manchester's body with a nice straight punch.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Manchester takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchester is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John scores with a jab to the head.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manchester or perhaps it was just good defense by John, which made it look bad. #T3#
Manchester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Manchester moves into the clinch successfully.
Manchester jumps guard but John stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Manchester manages to break the clinch.
Manchester walks into a stiff left hand from John.
Manchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manchester scrambles back to his feet.
John lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi John 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Manchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a left to the body.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. 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.
John slips a jab and a cross from Manchester.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from John enables Manchester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. John manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
John wants to control but Manchester is keeping him busy.
Manchester wants to get back to full guard.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
John wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manchester keeps working. #T2#
John is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Manchester trying to control but John postures up.
John is looking to take a break and control but Manchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Manchester looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John lands with a straight right. Manchester didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for John.
Manchester throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Manchester is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manchester has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchester has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jihadi John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
John lands a jab to Manchester's midsection.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manchester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manchester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi John! |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ginters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchester jumps guard but Ginters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ginters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manchester up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manchester misses with a kick to the body.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Manchester. #CL#
Ginters rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters.
#BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Ginters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ginters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchester is trying to stand back up but Ginters is controlling him
#SU#
Ginters stands up and beckons Manchester to join him on the feet.
Ginters moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ginters moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ginters as Manchester tries to tie him up.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.#T2#
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ginters to keep the fight standing.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Ginters won't allow it.
Manchester is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ginters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Ginters has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ginters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manchester is looking to get back to is feet but Ginters passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ginters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manchester tries to hold on but Ginters pushes him away.
Manchester is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ginters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ginters stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manchester leaves Ginters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginters is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Ginters circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchester.
Manchester looks winded!#T4#
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchester is defended easily by Ginters.
Some wild striking there from Manchester.
Ginters feinted with a counter takedown.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ginters scores with a takedown into Manchester's guard.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ginters manages to pass to side control.
Ginters is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manchester as he jumps to the side.
Ginters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchester.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ginters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester. #TD#
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Ginters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ginters stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Ginters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manchester, up you get! #T1#
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Manchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ginters darts in and clinches Manchester up against the cage.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.
Ginters wants a takedown but no success here.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ginters decides to pull guard. #ES#
Ginters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manchester is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ginters is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Manchester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ginters prevents it.
#BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ginters has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ginters jumps guard.
Manchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Ginters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ginters advances position into side control!#T3#
Ginters controlling the position.
Manchester bucks up and tries to throw Ginters off but instead Ginters has got his back!
Manchester covers up after that shot from Ginters.
#SUB#
Ginters has the hooks in. Manchester is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ginters passes his arm under Manchester's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manchester taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Joon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manchester on his heels. He'll look to pass Manchester's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manchester looking to control.
#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Manchester's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Joon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manchester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Hawk gets caught napping as Manchester dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hawk pushes a forearm under Manchester's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manchester is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoodwell looks for a takedown but Manchester sprawls well.
No luck for Manchester with that takedown attempt.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.
Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hoodwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Hoodwell clinches. #T1#
Manchester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hoodwell pulls Manchester into guard.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Hoodwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Manchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoodwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoodwell stands and throws Manchester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoodwell in side control, throwing shots but Manchester defends.
Hoodwell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoodwell advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Manchester is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoodwell controlling the pace for now.
Manchester is looking to improve his position but Hoodwell isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoodwell punching from mount but Manchester doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manchester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manchester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoodwell on the ground.
Manchester is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoodwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoodwell with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Hoodwell landing punches. #ROC2#Manchester is rocked!
Hoodwell looking to control but Manchester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoodwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manchester haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoodwell dominating with strikes here.
Oh Manchester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodwell landing strikes from the mount and Manchester is in trouble!
Hoodwell postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Manchester badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hoodwell around the waist but Hoodwell pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hoodwell is the winner by TKO! Hoodwell jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Hoodwell! |
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Event:
TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchester. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Manchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Manchester looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Souza wants to stand but Manchester is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza is working to tighten his grip on Manchester's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Manchester has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Manchester passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Souza! |
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Event:
TD 9
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manchester shoots and misses
and Horowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manchester shoots in looking for a takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Manchester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morty Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Jab by Horowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horowitz shoots in and bounces Manchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horowitz manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Manchester is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Horowitz seems to be looking for submissions.
Manchester pushes Horowitz off but Horowitz dives into side control.
Manchester can't do much from the bottom here.
Manchester takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manchester is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Horowitz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Manchester is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Horowitz yanks on the arm and Manchester is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Horowitz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morty Horowitz!
In his post fight interview, Morty Horowitz gave a big smile as he said 'I knew Khamzat Chimaev in 2014, WHO ARE YOU! '. |
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Event:
TD 7
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Manchester with a poor takedown
and Jacobson Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manchester wants to clinch.
Jacobson Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Manchester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobson Jr connects with a high kick.
Manchester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manchester tries to bum rush Jacobson Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jacobson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manchester backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Manchester is rocked!
Manchester closes the distance but Jacobson Jr moves to the side
and Jacobson Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manchester is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobson Jr finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester tries to clinch but Jacobson Jr is having none of it.
Jacobson Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manchester with a poor takedown
and Jacobson Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manchester seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobson Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jacobson Jr shoots in but Manchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manchester tries to counter with a clinch but Jacobson Jr shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Manchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manchester scores with a jab to the body.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Jacobson Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dylan Jacobson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.#CL#
Jacobson Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jacobson Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manchester is trying to keep an underhook but Jacobson Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacobson Jr in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobson Jr works his way into full mount! #T2#
Manchester can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Jacobson Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Manchester doesn't see it coming and as Jacobson Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jacobson Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Jacobson Jr! |
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Event:
TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Manchester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manchester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Loose. No joy for Manchester on that attempt. #TD#
Loose 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.
Loose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loose lands a couple of digs.
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Manchester looking to control.
Loose is working Manchester over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Loose 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.
Manchester is trying to keep Loose in close.
Loose is stalling in the full guard.
Loose postures up and lands a big shot to Manchester's brow.
Loose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Loose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loose landing some decent shots from guard.
Loose connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loose chips away with some ground and pound.
Loose stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Loose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Loose working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Loose is stalling in the full guard.
Loose is in close to Manchester's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loose's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Loose drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Loose off! Loose jumps back into Manchester's guard.
Loose 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.
Loose lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Manchester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loose works over Manchester with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Loose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Manchester walks into a jab.
Loose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manchester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loose misses with a looping right.
Manchester tries to clinch but Loose is having none of it. #TD#
Loose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manchester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loose working away.
Manchester takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Loose scores with punches from side control.
Loose has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manchester!
Loose controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loose with good strikes from the mount here!
Loose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Loose cracks Manchester with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Loose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?#T1#
Loose with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Manchester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loose controlling from the full mount.
Loose landing punches.
Loose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Loose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loose lands a big shot there that rocks Manchester but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Loose raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Loose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Loose lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Loose.
Loose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manchester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Loose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Loose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loose 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.
Loose landing punches.
Manchester tries to hold on but Loose pushes him away. #T3#
Loose controlling the pace for now.
Manchester wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Manchester taking shots to the head.
Loose controlling his opponent.
Loose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loose raining down shots from the mount!
Loose lands with some strikes.
Manchester in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manchester tries to hold on but Loose postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Loose quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Loose but it's paid off an Manchester is forced to tap! Nice work by Loose.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Loose! |
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Event:
TD 3
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Francisco misses.
Manchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Francisco is looking for a counter combo.
Joao Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Francisco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester tries to bum rush Francisco with a series of wild strikes but Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Manchester, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Manchester against the cage but Manchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Francisco gets a takedown into half guard.
Manchester scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Francisco manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Francisco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Francisco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Francisco content just to control the position here.
Francisco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Francisco has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Manchester is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Francisco! |
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Event:
TD 2:
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Manchester clinches with his opponent.
Manchester has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meno after a bit of a struggle.
Manchester taking a breather. #BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Meno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meno.
Meno scores with a sloppy right hand. Manchester should have avoided that one.
Meno's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Meno's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Meno connects with a right hand. Manchester shakes it off.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick and Meno moves out of range easily.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick and Meno moves out of range easily.
Meno tries to bum rush Manchester with a series of wild strikes but Manchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meno wants it to stay on the feet.
Meno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Manchester is rocked!
Manchester misses with a head kick.
Manchester misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Meno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meno digs a good body shot into Manchester's ribs.#T1#
Manchester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Meno clinches up with Manchester and pushes him back against the cage.
Meno has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Meno.
#BC2#
Meno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meno lunges at Manchester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manchester's hand.
Oh Manchester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manchester wants to clinch
and Meno counters with a stiff right hand.
Manchester with a poor takedown
and Meno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
and Meno counters with a stiff right hand.
Meno lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Manchester misses.
No joy there for Meno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meno scores with a jab to the head.
Meno thuds a left hand into Manchester's body.
Manchester is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Meno lands a left and a right that send Manchester crashing to the mat, dazed. Meno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meno gets through Manchester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Meno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ele Meno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manchester darts in looking for a takedown but Meno gets double underhooks and turns Manchester into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Meno as the two fighters clinch.
Manchester is looking to control Meno's arms but Meno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manchester has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch.
Manchester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Meno has knocked Manchester down with a huge combo! Meno steps away and waves a wobbly Manchester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3##CL2#
Manchester gets tackled into the cage by Meno. Meno maintains the clinch.
Meno lands a hook that snaps the head of Manchester backwards.
Manchester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meno smiles and moves away.
Ele Meno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meno punishes Manchester's body with a nice straight punch.
Manchester looks for a takedown but Meno sprawls well.
Meno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manchester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manchester tries to bum rush Meno with a series of wild strikes but Meno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manchester doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Meno has knocked Manchester down with a huge combo! Meno steps away and waves a wobbly Manchester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meno lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Manchester tried to score with a low kick but Meno checks it.
Meno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Meno takes the fight into the clinch.
Meno lands a nice shot to the body.
Meno presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Meno.
#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Meno has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Meno on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Meno has the dominant position.
Manchester jumps guard but Meno stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meno lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meno lands with a good body shot.
Manchester seems to have got his legs back now.
Meno connects with a body shot.
Meno jabs Manchester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Meno clinches up with Manchester and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Meno breaks from the clinch.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ele Meno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meno throws a series of punches but Manchester moves out of range.
Michael Manchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meno jabs at Manchester's body.
Meno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manchester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meno.#T1#
Meno rushes Manchester with punches - Manchester moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Manchester goes down! Meno follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ele Meno! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Manchester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manchester (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kersikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
Manchester tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Manchester (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Manchester (0) vs (8) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manchester doesn't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Kersikov is cranking Manchester's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Manchester! He's tightened the choke and Manchester is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov! |
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Event:
Local Show in Helsinki
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Manchester misses with a head kick.
Chai lands with a straight right. Manchester didn't see that one coming.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Manchester's head back.
Manchester wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manchester misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manchester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manchester tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A low kick from Manchester misses
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Manchester swings widly with a right hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Manchester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Baron Karu Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Manchester off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Manchester ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai lands a body shot.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manchester eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Manchester is rocked!
Manchester throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai jabs Manchester right on the nose. Manchester blinks but takes it well.
Manchester is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Manchester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchester off to one side.
Manchester looks winded!
Manchester fails with the takedown
and Manchester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Manchester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Manchester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manchester's hands.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Manchester to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Manchester with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Manchester has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Karu Chai!
A victorious Baron Karu Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab by Manchester.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Manchester dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Manchester sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manchester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manchester trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Manchester sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Manchester preventing the sweep.
Manchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manchester sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manchester looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Manchester misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchester circles away.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchester swivels and escapes.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Manchester keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester.
Efim Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Manchester ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchester defends it nicely.
Manchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch but Manchester is having none of it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Manchester sprawls well.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manchester.
Manchester misses the jab.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manchester looks winded!
Manchester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manchester wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Manchester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manchester keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Manchester misses with a head kick.
Manchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Manchester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Manchester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manchester is working away from the top position though.
Manchester wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to control but Manchester postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Manchester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manchester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Efim Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Manchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchester but Manchester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Manchester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efim Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Manchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manchester sprawls well. Manchester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manchester shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manchester's knee momentarily.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Gracie tries to bum rush Manchester with a series of wild strikes but Manchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Efim Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manchester. #T2#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manchester looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manchester counters with a left to the body.
Manchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Manchester closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Manchester has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Manchester.
Manchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Manchester holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Manchester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie wants to stall.
Manchester tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie tries to break free but Manchester pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Manchester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Manchester manages to pull guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manchester is proving hard to escape from.
Manchester working a defensive guard here.
Manchester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Manchester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Manchester shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manchester avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Manchester strikes.
Gracie thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD2#
Manchester darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manchester lands a nice short elbow.
Manchester working Gracie over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manchester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Manchester stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Manchester controlling the action here.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to stand up but Manchester is controlling him.
Manchester not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manchester pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Manchester is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Manchester is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Manchester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie tries to kick Manchester off but Manchester keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Manchester. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efim Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Manchester moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Manchester tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Manchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchester continues to drive forward.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manchester.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manchester prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Efim Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Manchester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Manchester tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Manchester.
I've got Manchester 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Manchester! |
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