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Event:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kambemba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Manuwich has been cut.
Kambemba tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuwich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuwich swinging wildly here.
Manuwich throws a series of punches but Kambemba moves out of range.
Kambemba is looking to clinch but Manuwich is avoiding it.
Kambemba avoids the head kick by Manuwich.
Sloppy strikes from Manuwich. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Manuwich forces Kambemba back against the ropes and clinches.
Kambemba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Manuwich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kambemba has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambemba tries to stall but Manuwich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manuwich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kambemba has double underhooks.
Manuwich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manuwich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Kambemba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manuwich prevents Kambemba from breaking the clinch.
Kambemba blocks an uppercut.
Manuwich tries to break the clinch but Kambemba is controlling the position.
Kambemba tries to break the clinch but Manuwich is controlling the position.
Manuwich misses with an elbow strike.
Manuwich working hard to break the clinch.
Manuwich can't break the clinch.
Manuwich prevents Kambemba from breaking the clinch.
Manuwich effectively controlling the action here.
Manuwich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manuwich stalling in the clinch but Kambemba improves position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manuwich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kambemba's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Manuwich throws an elbow but misses.
Kambemba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manuwich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manuwich has Kambemba pressed against the ropes, preventing Kambemba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kambemba working hard to break the clinch.
Manuwich taking a breather.
Kambemba can't break the clinch.
Kambemba crunches a lovely knee into Manuwich's ribcage.
Manuwich looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kambemba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kambemba tries to clinch but Manuwich moves out of range.
Manuwich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuwich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Manuwich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Manuwich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Kambemba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good work by Kambemba as he checks the leg kick.
Kambemba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manuwich.
Manuwich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Kambemba counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Manuwich goes down! Will Manuwich beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Kambemba wants to clinch up but Manuwich keeps it at a distance.
Dikembe Kambemba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuwich swings for the body but Kambemba moves out of range.
Kambemba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kambemba keeps Manuwich at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kambemba is looking to clinch.
Kambemba feints and then cracks Manuwich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manuwich down.
Manuwich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kambemba lands with a nice body kick.
Manuwich is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kambemba has managed to clinch.
Kambemba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manuwich's elbow.
Kambemba is trying to force a seperation but Manuwich has the dominant position.#T1#
Manuwich prevents Kambemba from breaking the clinch.
Kambemba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kambemba is trying to break free.
Kambemba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manuwich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kambemba taking a breather.
Kambemba is looking to control Manuwich's arms but Manuwich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kambemba has his back to the ropes.
Kambemba is trying to push Manuwich away but Manuwich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kambemba tries to circle away but Manuwich has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Kambemba breaks the clinch.
Manuwich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kambemba thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manuwich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kambemba.
Manuwich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kambemba can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Kambemba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kambemba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuwich.
Manuwich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kambemba.
Kambemba wants to clinch.#KD#
Kambemba throws out a head kick that Manuwich doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Manuwich crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Manuwich's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kambemba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kambemba closes the distance and catches Manuwich with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Manuwich is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Manuwich is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Manuwich is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Kambemba takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dikembe Kambemba!
Our winner, Dikembe Kambemba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
H8
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Teagarden throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Teagarden.
Teagarden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manuwich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuwich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teagarden throws a series of punches but Manuwich avoids them all with ease.
Teagarden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teagarden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuwich.
Teagarden lands a jab.
Teagarden lands a slapping body shot.
Manuwich looks to land a left hand but Teagarden moved out of range nicely.
Manuwich throws a front kick aimed at Teagarden's knee but Teagarden avoids it well.
Teagarden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teagarden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teagarden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teagarden lands a glancing blow to the side of Manuwich's head.
Manuwich walks into a straight right hand from Teagarden.
Teagarden works over Manuwich's head and body with a nice combination.
Manuwich throws a nice looking combination but Teagarden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Teagarden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teagarden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuwich momentarily.
Teagarden throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teagarden.
Manuwich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teagarden.
Teagarden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Teagarden dips to his left and cracks Manuwich with an uppercut!
Manuwich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manuwich doesn't manage to clinch there - Teagarden circles away.
Teagarden cracks Manuwich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuwich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Manuwich lands a front kick to the face, that drops Teagarden to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teagarden stalks Manuwich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuwich's face. Manuwich staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Manuwich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teagarden, pushing him back against the ropes.
Teagarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teagarden wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Teagarden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teagarden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuwich moves forwards but Teagarden connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Manuwich closes the distance and clinches.
Teagarden is trying to break the clinch but Manuwich is controlling him.
Manuwich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Teagarden manages to break the clinch.
Teagarden stuns Manuwich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teagarden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
A jab lands there for Teagarden.
A combination from Teagarden does no damage.
Manuwich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teagarden lands with an overhand left.
Teagarden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manuwich throws a nice looking combination but Teagarden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuwich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teagarden scores with a jab to the body.
Manuwich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuwich throws a big shot that misses.
Teagarden 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.
Manuwich misses with a low kick.
Manuwich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teagarden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manuwich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Manuwich is breathing heavily.
Teagarden blocks a head kick by Manuwich.
Teagarden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teagarden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Manuwich is rocked!
A left lands for Teagarden.
Oh Manuwich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manuwich walks straight into a big right, left combination from Teagarden and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Teagarden as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Teagarden!
Jim Teagarden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
H4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Vogels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kyle Manuwich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuwich looks winded!
Vogels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vogels weaves into range and cracks Manuwich right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Manuwich goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vogels is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero Vogels!
An out of breath Nero Vogels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Manuwich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range. #CL2#
Manuwich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bhullar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manuwich to keep the fight standing.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Manuwich darts in and clinches Bhullar up against the cage.
Bhullar is trying to drag Manuwich to the mat but Manuwich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar tries to pull guard but Manuwich holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhullar drops back down to his feet.
Manuwich is working for takedown but Bhullar is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bhullar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuwich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuwich tries to score a body lock takedown but Bhullar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Bhullar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuwich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuwich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuwich wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Bhullar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuwich is keeping the position for now.
Manuwich trying to control the position.
Bhullar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Manuwich keeping full guard, as Bhullar tries to pass.
Manuwich controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manuwich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (5) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar taking a breather here.
Bhullar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bhullar (7) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar avoids the attempt from Manuwich to control.
Bhullar wants to take his opponent's back but Manuwich doesn't allow it.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bhullar mounts Manuwich! Really nice guard pass there!
Bhullar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (10) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
Manuwich has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Manuwich's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Manuwich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar controls the action.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manuwich for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar controls the position.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manuwich is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bhullar.
#SUB#
Bhullar looking for the RNC.
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Manuwich is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Bhullar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manuwich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manuwich is really stuck here.
Bhullar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bhullar continues to stall.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manuwich doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bhullar.#SUB#
Manuwich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
More hug and hope from Bhullar.
Manuwich tries to escape the position.
What can Manuwich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar has good solid back control here. #T11##SUB#
Bhullar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manuwich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Bhullar working for a choke but Manuwich is defending well.
Bhullar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bhullar continues to hold on tight.#T12##SUB#
Manuwich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bhullar controlling the position well here. Manuwich rolled but Bhullar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Manuwich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bhullar's guard. Nice work there by Manuwich.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (10) vs (2) Manuwich#SUB#
Bhullar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Manuwich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bhullar working for a triangle but Manuwich defends it easily.
Bhullar wants to sweep here but Manuwich controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bhullar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manuwich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuwich won't allow Bhullar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuwich defends well.#SUB#
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bhullar has his foot on Manuwich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manuwich works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuwich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhullar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bhullar has his hands on Manuwich's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhullar takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1138 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Manuwich.
Nice body kick there by Manuwich.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuwich counters with a one-two to the body.
Manuwich throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
Manuwich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King is pushing down on Manuwich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuwich is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manuwich sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuwich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manuwich wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuwich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manuwich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King stops Manuwich from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
King is trying for a kimura here. Manuwich looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! King wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas King! |
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