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Event:
T176
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Mannelly had a free shot at his head there.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Mannelly is out of range.
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mannelly scores with a punch to the head.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Mannelly. That snapped Ward's head back.
Mannelly lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Mannelly misses.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Mannelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mannelly throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Mannelly.
Mannelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward throws a jab when Mannelly was well out of range.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
Ward shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Mannelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!#T1#
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Mannelly.
Ward blocks a jab.
Mannelly moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Ward lunges at Mannelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mannelly's hand.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Mannelly's head back.
Mannelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mannelly tries to clinch up.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mannelly loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a low kick.
Mannelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mannelly looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Ward 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.
Mannelly staying out of range there.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Mannelly is rocked!
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Mannelly's shoulder, as Mannelly tries to avoid the shot.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward scores with a hook.
Oh Mannelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Mannelly.
Mannelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Mannelly tries to clinch up.
Mannelly misses with a wild body shot.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mannelly in his tracks.
Mannelly misses with a kick to the body.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Mannelly throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Mannelly catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward's corner calls for a 1-2. Ward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Mannelly slips the punch.#T3#
Ward misses with a hook.
Mannelly misses with an uppercut.
Mannelly thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Mannelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mannelly tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mannelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Ward blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ward misses.
Mannelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Mannelly lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mannelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Mannelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mannelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Mannelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mannelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannelly tries to land a front kick but Ward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mannelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Mannelly's head but Mannelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Mannelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannelly tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mannelly - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mannelly. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mannelly wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs. #KD2#
Ward drops Mannelly with a beautiful combination! Mannelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ward is looking for the KO!
Mannelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ward counters with a huge left! Mannelly is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ward isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mannelly from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Ward!
A relieved looking Greg Ward thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MFN 356: Event Horizon
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mannelly thows a leg kick but Armstrong checks it #TD2#
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mannelly won't be happy with that.
Armstrong advances nicely into full mount.
Armstrong misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Armstrong goes for an armbar but Mannelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mannelly. #SUB2#
Armstrong working for submissions but it's allowed Mannelly to get to half guard.
Mannelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Armstrong has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mannelly. Oh but Armstrong has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mannelly goes limp - he's gone! Armstrong jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathaniel Armstrong!
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Event:
MFN 318: Falling Like Dominoes
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Mannelly scores with a hook to the body. Bengazzoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin Bengazzoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengazzoni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bengazzoni cracks Mannelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mannelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mannelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bengazzoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannelly moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannelly circles away.
Bengazzoni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bengazzoni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mannelly throws out a powerful jab.
Bengazzoni misses with a low kick as Mannelly jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengazzoni digs a good body shot into Mannelly's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bengazzoni sizes up Mannelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mannelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bengazzoni on the side of the head.
Mannelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Mannelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mannelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Bengazzoni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mannelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bengazzoni momentarily.
Mannelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bengazzoni's calf.
Bengazzoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mannelly momentarily.
Mannelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Mannelly wants to clinch.
Mannelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bengazzoni lands with a cross.
Mannelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Mannelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bengazzoni.
Mannelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mannelly moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Mannelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Bengazzoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mannelly scores with a nice right hand.
Bengazzoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mannelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Bengazzoni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly staying out of range there.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.
Mannelly defending well as Bengazzoni loads up on a big left hand.
Bengazzoni scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Bengazzoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mannelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mannelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bengazzoni doesn't seem bothered though.
Bengazzoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mannelly.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengazzoni misses the target.
Mannelly scores with a hook.
Mannelly looks to land a left hand but Bengazzoni moved out of range nicely.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook
and Mannelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Bengazzoni avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Bengazzoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mannelly has managed to clinch.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Bengazzoni lands a shoulder strike.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengazzoni controls his hands.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazzoni lands a shoulder strike.
Mannelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Bengazzoni jumps guard and drags Mannelly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannelly told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Bengazzoni is controlling Mannelly's posture.
Mannelly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mannelly is continuing to stall.
Mannelly won't allow Bengazzoni to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mannelly wants to control from the top but Bengazzoni keeps moving.
Mannelly controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Bengazzoni misses.
Bengazzoni 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.
Mannelly throws a hook to the side of Bengazzoni's head but Bengazzoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bengazzoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
#CL2#
Mannelly rushes Bengazzoni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bengazzoni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Mannelly avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Bengazzoni will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bengazzoni scores with a hook.
Bengazzoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bengazzoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mannelly can pounce on him.
Bengazzoni ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannelly looks to throw the jab but Bengazzoni is out of range.
Bengazzoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bengazzoni throws a shot from downtown. Mannelly moves away and avoids it.
Mannelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengazzoni looks to throw the jab but Mannelly is out of range.
Bengazzoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mannelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mannelly slips a straight right by Bengazzoni.
Mannelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Bengazzoni's shoulder, as Bengazzoni tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mannelly.
The crowd cheers as Mannelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bengazzoni doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bengazzoni finds it's target.#CL#
Bengazzoni has Mannelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Mannelly digs a right hand underneath Bengazzoni's ribcage. Bengazzoni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Bengazzoni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Mannelly is leaning against Bengazzoni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengazzoni throws a jab when Mannelly was well out of range.
Bengazzoni moves out of range as Mannelly strikes.
Mannelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bengazzoni scores with a body shot.
Bengazzoni looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mannelly misses with a hook.
Bengazzoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mannelly.
Mannelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mannelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bengazzoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mannelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bengazzoni jabs Mannelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Mannelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Mannelly avoids the body shot from Bengazzoni.
Mannelly looks to land a combination. Bengazzoni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mannelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bengazzoni throws out the jab.
Bengazzoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mannelly scores with a nice strike.
Bengazzoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Bengazzoni misses with an uppercut. Mannelly saw that one coming.
Mannelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bengazzoni moves out of range as Mannelly strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bengazzoni.#CL2#
Mannelly closes the distance and pushes Bengazzoni back into the cage.
Bengazzoni lands a nice uppercut.
Bengazzoni blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Mannelly.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannelly controls his hands.
Bengazzoni is working Mannelly over against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to break free.
Mannelly lands with a light punch inside.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bengazzoni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mannelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bengazzoni up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Mannelly tries to throw a body punch but Bengazzoni avoids it by throwing Mannelly back against the cage.
Bengazzoni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Mannelly's ribcage. Mannelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bengazzoni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Mannelly misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bengazzoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Mannelly.
Mannelly has Bengazzoni pressed against the cage.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Mannelly's ribcage. Mannelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Mannelly fails to land.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Bengazzoni cracks Mannelly with a nice body shot.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni blocks an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bengazzoni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengazzoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannelly has a couple of punches blocked by Bengazzoni.
Mannelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengazzoni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannelly tries to work over Bengazzoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Mannelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bengazzoni lands a jab to the head.
Mannelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mannelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mannelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Mannelly gets through Bengazzoni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengazzoni pushes Mannelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Bengazzoni successfully pulls guard.
Mannelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bengazzoni is keeping the position for now.
Mannelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mannelly won't allow Bengazzoni to sweep him here. #T1#
Mannelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengazzoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bengazzoni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mannelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengazzoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bengazzoni jabs Mannelly right on the nose. Mannelly blinks but takes it well.
Bengazzoni throws out a powerful jab.
Mannelly lands with a hook. Bengazzoni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Mannelly avoids it easily.
Bengazzoni misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Mannelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mannelly pushes Bengazzoni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mannelly blocks an uppercut.
Bengazzoni pushes Mannelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bengazzoni working aggressively here.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengazzoni.#TD#
Bengazzoni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mannelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bengazzoni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mannelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mannelly trying to remain calm as Bengazzoni controls from the top position.
Mannelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mannelly can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Mannelly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bengazzoni is staying active.
Mannelly sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mannelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mannelly wants to sweep here but Bengazzoni controlling him for the moment.
Mannelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Bengazzoni.
I think Bengazzoni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Mannelly!
Patrick Mannelly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 312: Escape the Fire
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Takasugi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takasugi.
Mannelly is stalling here.
Takasugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mannelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Takasugi's head.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Takasugi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Takasugi 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.
Mannelly lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly.
#T1#
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Takasugi goes for a takedown attempt but Mannelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takasugi shoots in but Mannelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takasugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Takasugi misses with a takedown attempt - Mannelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi checks it.
Mannelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takasugi's calf.#T2#
Takasugi avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Decent striking displayed by Mannelly there.
Jab, jab by Mannelly - just one landing.
Mannelly punishes Takasugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly misses with a looping left.
Mannelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Mannelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Mannelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takasugi counter with a right hand.
Mannelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Mannelly is predictable there #TD2#
and Takasugi counters with a shoot takedown. Mannelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Mannelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takasugi's guard. #REVR#
Mannelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Takasugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mannelly controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Takasugi has an active guard here but Mannelly has managed to pass into half guard.
Takasugi wants to control but Mannelly is keeping busy.
Mannelly trying to control the pace.
Mannelly wants to pass the guard but Takasugi is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takasugi wants to control the action here but instead Mannelly manages to pass to full mount!
Takasugi holds on to Mannelly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mannelly controlling from mount.
Takasugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mannelly avoids the attempt from Takasugi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takasugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannelly. Mannelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Mannelly with a nice cross.
Mannelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mannelly swings for the body but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi dives in and grabs Mannelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mannelly pushes down on Takasugi's head and hops out.
Patrick Mannelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannelly scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
Takasugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mannelly.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mannelly tries to clinch but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takasugi blocks a jab.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Mannelly lands.
Mannelly lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Takasugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mannelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
Takasugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mannelly closes the distance and clinches.
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Takasugi controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannelly.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Mannelly lands an uppercut.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takasugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mannelly.#T3##TD2#
Takasugi jumps guard and drags Mannelly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Takasugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannelly defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannelly wants to get up but he can't break Takasugi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takasugi wants to hit a switch here but Mannelly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takasugi there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takasugi tries to hold on but Mannelly pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mannelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takasugi looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takasugi is defended easily by Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mannelly.
Mannelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takasugi.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Mannelly stuns Takasugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
Takasugi with a poor takedown
and Mannelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mannelly is looking for a counter combo.
Mannelly lands with a right hand. #T2#
Mannelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
A jab from Mannelly misses.
Mannelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takasugi at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Mannelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Mannelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Takasugi moves out of range. #TD2#
Takasugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mannelly keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Takasugi is looking for submissions but instead, Mannelly has regained full guard.
Mannelly pulls Takasugi in close to prevent any damage.
Patrick Mannelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takasugi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takasugi wants to control from the top but Mannelly keeps moving.
Mannelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannelly working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takasugi moves away from the strike by Mannelly.
Mannelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.#TD2#
Takasugi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mannelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mannelly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannelly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
Our winner, Patrick Mannelly, 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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