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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 510 p4p, 731 weight class) and Reni Manfield (ranked 86 p4p, 110 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfield staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Lynar. Those never looked like landing.
Manfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynar did well to prevent Manfield getting side control.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Manfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynar moves away from the strike by Manfield.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manfield drives through with a takedown into Lynar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Lynar is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfield.
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control but Manfield postures up.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a single leg into guard. Lynar didn't expect that.
Lynar has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar looking for subs off his back but Manfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lynar!
Lynar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield controlling the pace for now.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Manfield looking to control but Lynar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield passes into side.
Manfield trying to control the position but Lynar is working away.
Lynar is being controlled here.
Lynar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield tries to advance to mount but Lynar denies him.
Manfield is still trying to improve position.
Manfield controls the position from side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lynar lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manfield manages to circle out of the way.
Lynar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
A punch combination from Manfield misses.
Lynar misses with a double jab.
Lynar lands a jab to the head.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Manfield works to advance to full mount. Lynar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lynar lands a nice shot that snaps Manfield's head back.
Manfield misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Manfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield throws a series of punches but Lynar moves out of range.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfield.
Manfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastion Lynar is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynar.
Jab from Lynar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynar gets a clinch.
Manfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manfield content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
Lynar is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manfield has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a strike but Lynar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manfield content to stall in guard here.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield dodges the punch combination from Lynar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar throws a sloppy body shot
so Manfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Lynar looking to control.
Manfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reni Manfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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