Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance. #TD#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maneno on his heels. He'll look to pass Maneno's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark pushes down on Maneno's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maneno tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Maneno defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount!
Maneno squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maneno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark is landing with some decent strikes but Maneno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maneno wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Maneno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maneno wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Stark with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Stark has isolated one of Maneno's arms. Maneno looking to fight him off but Stark twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Woody looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maneno wants to stand but Woody is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Woody drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woody jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woody trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woody's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maneno wants to stand but Woody is controlling the position.
Woody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody is pushing down on Maneno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maneno is fighting to maintain full guard but Woody has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maneno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Woody looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Woody looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Woody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Woody is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Woody is working for a kimura but Maneno is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Woody is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woody wants to control but Maneno is keeping him busy.
Maneno is looking to escape.
Woody is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno is trying to stand up here but Woody is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Woody is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woody drops an elbow to the side of Maneno's head. #SUB2#
Woody is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maneno still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maneno has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Woody tries to buck Maneno off but Maneno is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woody gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woody manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maneno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woody is trying to control the position but Maneno postures up. #SUB2#
Woody looking for a guillotine here but Maneno defends easily. #SUB2#
Woody is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maneno throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Woody's body to avoid the submission. Woody has instead reached around Maneno's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Woody arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyron Woody!
After the fight, Tyron Woody was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1##CL#
Woody instigates a clinch. #TD#
Woody lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Woody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woody stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Maneno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woody. #SUB#
Woody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maneno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woody. #SUB#
Woody is working for a kimura but Maneno is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woody has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maneno defend it? Woody steps over the head and cranks it - Maneno is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woody!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyron Woody!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Minasian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian advances to mount.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but Maneno doesn't allow it.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Maneno is having none of it.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Minasian forces the positional change into back control.
Maneno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maneno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maneno for a finish.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Minasian controls the action.#T2##SUB2#
Maneno is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Minasian gets his way!
Minasian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maneno.#SUB2#
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Minasian on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maneno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maneno's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maneno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##ES#
Minasian has his opponent's back but Maneno is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Minasian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Minasian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Minasian is now in Maneno's guard.
Minasian won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maneno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minasian on the ground.#T4#
It looks like Minasian 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.
Minasian won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Minasian 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.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minasian is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maneno quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Maneno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maneno.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
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#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Minasian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Minasian is working for a kimura but Maneno is defending it quite comfortably.
Maneno pushes Minasian off looking to stand but Minasian dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maneno is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Minasian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maneno's thigh. Maneno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Minasian.
Minasian stops Maneno from standing up.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Minasian has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minasian has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Minasian tightens his grip and picks Maneno up, before dumping him to the ground. Maneno manages to land in guard.
Minasian stays in close to Maneno's body and controls the position.
Maneno wants to stand up but Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minasian with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian is continuing to stall.
Minasian stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maneno!
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Maneno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Maneno is trying to stand.
Minasian moves to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian controlling the position well here. Maneno rolled but Minasian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tigran Minasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Minasian darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Minasian has him pinned against the cage.
Minasian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Minasian has double underhooks.
Minasian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maneno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minasian.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Minasian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Minasian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minasian lands in his opponent's guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian is pushing down on Maneno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maneno is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Minasian stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian uses his free foot to push down on Maneno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maneno.
Minasian controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Minasian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Minasian forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Maneno won't enjoy being in this position. Minasian looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maneno is tapping - it's over boys! Minasian picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian!
Our winner, Tigran Minasian, 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.

Event: BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poggle counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poggle counter with a right hand.
Poggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Poggle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poggle misses with a body shot.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poggle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Poggle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Poggle counters with a straight right hand.
Poggle scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Maneno is rocked!
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!
Maneno swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
An attempted straight right counter from Poggle misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Poggle has knocked Maneno down with a huge combo! Poggle steps away and waves a wobbly Maneno back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maneno is still on wobbly legs! Can Poggle finish him?
Poggle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Poggle digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Poggle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Poggle lands a big uppercut and Maneno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maneno looks OK. Poggle waves Maneno back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Poggle counters with a nice body shot.
Maneno looks winded!
Maneno swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle goes for a small jab and connects. Now Poggle goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Maneno stumbles back but Poggle runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Maneno to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Maneno will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timothy Poggle!

Event: BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Mercenary counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Mercenary takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Mercenary catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
enabling Mercenary to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Mercenary cracks Maneno with a big right hand and Maneno goes down!#ROC#Maneno is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercenary throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercenary postures up in Maneno's guard and throws a big left but Maneno blocks it.
Mercenary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Maneno pushes Mercenary off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mercenary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercenary with a hook.
Mercenary has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mercenary connects with a nice cross there... Maneno is looking wobbly and Mercenary recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Maneno to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mercenary jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Medieval Mercenary!
Our winner, Medieval Mercenary, 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.

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 1
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mundi has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
Maneno tries to circle away but Mundi has him pinned against the cage.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mundi pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mundi keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Mundi won't allow it.
Mundi scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Mundi keeps him there for the moment.
Mundi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mundi.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Mundi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mundi - that landed with a thud.
Mundi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mundi.
Maneno is breathing heavily.
Mundi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Mundi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #ROC2#Maneno is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mundi lands a left hand.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mundi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mundi dips a shoulder and cracks Maneno with a mighty uppercut! Maneno falls back against the cage and Mundi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maneno is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mundi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Mundi!
After winning the bout, Gordon Mundi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holey is defended easily by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Holey with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holey.
Holey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holey throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Holey moves away and avoids it.
Holey feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Holey slips under a jab from Maneno.
Holey feints the counter takedown.
Holey moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Holey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maneno circles away.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holey misses with a takedown attempt
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Holey is rocked!
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holey.#CL2#
Holey has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Holey is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Holey seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Holey. Holey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Holey ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno cracks Holey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holey throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Holey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Holey.
Holey tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it. #KD#
Maneno drops Holey with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holey looks back up at him and smiles so Maneno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holey tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maneno flashes Holey a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Holey's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Holey crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Maneno punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFC CHRISTMAS BASH
Date: Dec 24, 2020

#R1#
Good shot there by Viki.#CUT2#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Viki throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Viki is looking for the big counter here.
Maneno punishes Viki's body with a nice straight punch.
Viki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Viki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Viki counters with a series of strikes. Maneno will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a straight right hand.
Viki throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Viki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viki misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Viki has knocked Maneno down with a huge combo! Viki steps away and waves a wobbly Maneno back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Maneno is rocked!
Viki throws a body kick that misses.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viki. Viki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno dodges the punch combination from Viki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
Viki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Viki counters with a crisp one two that drops Maneno! Viki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maneno to his feet! Maneno is in big trouble!
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Viki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Viki lands a left and a right that send Maneno crashing to the mat, dazed. Viki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Viki counters with a nice right hand that sends Maneno toppling to the canvas! Maneno scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viki finish him?!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Viki throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Maneno is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miki Viki!
A relieved looking Miki Viki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFC 26: Volkov Vs. Nimoy
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Millennium shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Millennium is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maneno prevents Millennium from taking his back.
Maneno is squirming around, avoiding Millennium's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Millennium looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium won't let Maneno get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Millennium has hold of Maneno's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maneno manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Millennium looking to control but Maneno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maneno is trying to stand up.
Maneno is squirming around, avoiding Millennium's attempts to control the action.
Millennium sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Millennium goes for an armbar but Maneno turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maneno. #T2#
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Millennium is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Millennium has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maneno doesn't defend quickly enough and Millennium has managed to lock this one up! Can Maneno escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Millennium on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Millennium!
Chris Millennium managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), into his post fight interview.

Event: BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Torres cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno looks winded!
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Torres misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres connects with a stiff jab that staggers Maneno - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricco Torres!
Our winner, Ricco Torres, 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.

Event: BFC Bloodbath 3
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Canoe 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. #CL#
Canoe clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Canoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Canoe punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Canoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maneno back to the cage. Canoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maneno digs a good hook to Canoe's body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Canoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Canoe misses with a low kick.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Canoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Canoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Canoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno digs a good hook to Canoe's body.
Canoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canoe connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canoe thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno punishes Canoe's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Canoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Canoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Canoe jumps guard and drags Maneno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maneno wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position.
Maneno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving. #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.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canoe working some strikes from top position.
Canoe trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maneno wants to stand up but Canoe is controlling him.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Canoe 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.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
Canoe stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Canoe connects with a crisp jab.
Canoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canoe scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Maneno. #CL#
Canoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
Canoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canoe has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Canoe on the inside.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Canoe has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe lands an elbow inside that Maneno shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Canoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maneno or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Canoe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
A body shot lands from Canoe.
Maneno is breathing heavily.
A short right from Canoe. #TD#
Canoe has Maneno pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Canoe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maneno tumbling to the mat - Canoe dives into Maneno's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canoe working some strikes from top position.
Canoe won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet. #T2#
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maneno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Canoe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
Canoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canoe is putting a hurting on Maneno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe moves into full mount!
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3##SUB#
Canoe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Canoe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Douche Canoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canoe content just to control the position here.
Canoe scoring with strikes but Maneno is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Canoe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maneno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Maneno is rocked!
Maneno is bucking up trying to escape but Canoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maneno is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Maneno tries to buck Canoe off but he can't manage it.
Canoe postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Maneno is out cold - huge knockout for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Bailey clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
Bailey swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Bailey.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey slips a jab from Maneno.
Bailey cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bailey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jab from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab. #T2#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bailey! But no joy.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Bailey drops Maneno with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maneno looks back up at him and smiles so Bailey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Maneno is rocked!
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Bailey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Maneno. Maneno tries to recover but Bailey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Maneno lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Darko sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Darko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Darko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts. #T1#
Maneno throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Darko punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Maneno misses.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Darko tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Darko.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Darko lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Darko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Darko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko just leaning against Maneno, taking a breather.
Darko gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darko prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Darko cracks Maneno with a nice body shot.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Darko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Darko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maneno is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko is controlling him.
Darko keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darko keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Darko lands with a left to the head.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darko on the inside.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darko lands a left hand.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Darko prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Darko is pushing Maneno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #TD2#
Darko drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Darko clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Darko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Maneno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Maneno to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maneno's half guard.
Maneno wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Maneno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maneno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it. #T2#
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Maneno trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maneno's back.#T4#
Maneno is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson biding his time, controlling Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Maneno manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno stuffs the takedown.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Maneno.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Maneno.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maneno was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Maneno pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maneno enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maneno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Maneno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maneno is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maneno.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maneno circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Maneno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maneno continues to drive forward.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maneno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#T4#
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Maneno is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Maneno throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Maneno misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maneno enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maneno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Maneno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Johnson dives in and grabs Maneno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maneno pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#T1#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maneno as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Johnson shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maneno stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Nick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
As Maneno backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Maneno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson slips under a jab from Maneno.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Johnson shoots in but Maneno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maneno's waist but Maneno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. #T4#
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Maneno, which made it look bad.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maneno misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Maneno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maneno as he jumps to the side.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Maneno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maneno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, 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.

Event: BFC 4/20: Diaz vs. Maneno 2
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Maneno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Maneno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get! #CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Maneno against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Maneno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Maneno throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#T2#
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maneno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maneno takes an elbow to the temple.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #T3#
Maneno won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Maneno dodges it nicely.
Diaz stops Maneno from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Maneno tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maneno's half guard.#ES2#
Maneno has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Maneno back against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz dives in and grabs Maneno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maneno pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Maneno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Diaz has picked Maneno up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Maneno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz wants to clinch but Maneno slips to the side
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Maneno misses.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Maneno throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.#T1#
Diaz throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Maneno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks. #TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz is trying to keep Maneno in close. #T2##SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Maneno pushes his legs off easily.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Maneno pushes his legs off easily.
Maneno wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Diaz tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Diaz forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Maneno stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno 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.
#R3#
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Maneno is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Maneno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Diaz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maneno jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Maneno lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Maneno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Maneno is wriggling around trying to escape but Diaz has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Maneno taps out and Diaz picks up the big win! Great work there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neal Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Neal Diaz gave a big smile as he said 'Savage Goon, you’re taking everything I work for, motherfucker. I’m gonna fight your fucking ass. You know what the real fight—the real money fight—is: Me. Not these clowns that you already punked at the press conference. Don’t no one want to see that. You know you beat them already. Th'.

Event: BFC 1: Diaz vs. Maneno
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Maneno is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maneno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maneno is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is trying to buck Diaz off.#T1#
Diaz throwing strikes but Maneno manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maneno tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Maneno keeps moving and retains side control.
Maneno working away.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Maneno tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg. #SU2#
Maneno decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno can't break the clinch. #T3#
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maneno is defending well for now.
Diaz is trying to drag Maneno to the mat but Maneno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno blocks a jab.#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#TD#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz works to advance to full mount. Maneno defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno really wants to buck Diaz off and get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to control but Maneno wriggling away.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maneno to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maneno shrugs it off.
Maneno wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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 Neal Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maneno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #TD#
Maneno gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Maneno manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maneno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maneno is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Maneno in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Maneno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Diaz rushes Maneno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maneno tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Maneno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Diaz has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Maneno's guard.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Maneno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Maneno defends it.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Maneno is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maneno keeps working.
Maneno tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz 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.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maneno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Maneno blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neal Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.#BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maneno regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Maneno scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Maneno pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maneno taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maneno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maneno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maneno!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno taking shots to the head.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maneno has managed to escape the submission attempt. #ES2#
Maneno bucks up and throws Diaz to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maneno as he avoids it easily.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Diaz tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Diaz tries to bum rush Maneno with a series of wild strikes but Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maneno misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz dives in and grabs Maneno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maneno pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Neal Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Neal Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lafayette has time to react.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lafayette there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Lafayette shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Lafayette misses.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Lafayette.#T1#
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
Maneno misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Lafayette counters by clinching up. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Lafayette counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Lafayette to acknowledge the strikes.
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette shoots and misses
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
Lafayette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lafayette has time to react.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a left to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lafayette! But no joy.#T2#
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Lafayette drives through and clinches with Maneno against the ropes.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
A cross from Maneno lands.#CL2#
Lafayette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Maneno lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lafayette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Lafayette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Lafayette only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lafayette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
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!
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette throws a combination that misses
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
A cross from Maneno lands.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette is looking for the big counter here.
Maneno jabs at Lafayette's body.
Lafayette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Lafayette darts in and clinches Maneno up against the ropes.
Maneno is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Lafayette ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lafayette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno digs a good hook to Lafayette's body.
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Lafayette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lafayette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lafayette prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Lafayette pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maneno under the eye.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a series of strikes. Maneno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Lafayette counters with a one-two to the body.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Lafayette counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette. #CL2#
Lafayette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Lafayette fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lafayette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maneno smiles and moves away.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lafayette closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lafayette is breathing heavily.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maneno, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lafayette swings around for an armbar but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lafayette's guard.#T3##SU#
Lafayette is working an open guard so Maneno takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lafayette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Maneno misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Lafayette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lafayette is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Maneno to keep the fight standing.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette throws a counter combo.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lafayette clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette tries to clinch
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that second round.
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#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Lafayette has managed to clinch.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the ropes.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lafayette jumps guard but Maneno stands there with Lafayette around his waist. Lafayette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lafayette successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Maneno decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lafayette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maneno's waist but Maneno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lafayette off to one side.
Lafayette looks to clinch
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lafayette closes the distance but Maneno moves to the side
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lafayette gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Lafayette has double underhooks. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette misses with a kick to the body
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lafayette is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafayette tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a counter combo.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T3#
Maneno misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette looks to land a combination but Maneno avoids it well.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lafayette's head.
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Lafayette on that attempt.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Lafayette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Lafayette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lafayette's head backwards.
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!
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lafayette looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Lafayette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lafayette prevents Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Lafayette is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafayette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maneno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnett's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Barnett.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett takes one on the button.
Barnett loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnett shoots in but Maneno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Maneno. #CL#
Barnett pushes Maneno up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Barnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maneno to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break free.#T1#
Barnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Maneno to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Maneno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett is trying to keep Maneno in close.
Maneno tries to stand but Barnett is controlling from the bottom.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maneno defends well.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Barnett 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maneno throws a body punch but Barnett moves out of range.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett lands a jab to the head.
Barnett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Barnett pushes Maneno up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maneno walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Barnett rushes Maneno and presses him up against the ropes.
Maneno can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Barnett clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Barnett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Barnett jumps guard and drags Maneno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maneno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maneno wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
Maneno being controlled here momentarily.
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnett 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Maneno stands up and waves to Barnett to follow him. #TD#
Barnett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maneno to the mat! Maneno manages to get full guard.
Maneno wants to stand up but Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Maneno blocks nicely.
Maneno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maneno wants to stand up but Barnett is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maneno tries to break free but Barnett pushes him back against the ropes.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the ropes.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maneno walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away. #CL#
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnett rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Barnett tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Barnett closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett tries to clinch but Maneno moves away
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maneno enables Barnett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maneno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maneno wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett distracts Maneno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maneno's head.
Barnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett passes Maneno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.#T3#
Barnett is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Maneno is working away.
Maneno is looking to escape.#SUB#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Maneno is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maneno is trying to stand. #SUB#
Barnett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maneno is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buddy Barnett!
Buddy Barnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1923 p4p, 235 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 825 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

181 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

Minasian

Maneno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Minasian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minasian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (4) vs (0) Maneno
Maneno tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian trying to control the position but Maneno is working away.
Maneno prevents Minasian from improving position.
Minasian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maneno is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.

Minasian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maneno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (6) vs (0) Maneno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maneno wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maneno has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (9) vs (0) Maneno
Minasian is looking to control Maneno but Maneno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian controlling well, preventing Maneno from escaping the position.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Maneno pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Maneno right now.

Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.

Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian gets his hands free as Maneno looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Maneno is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Minasian working for the choke.

Minasian has got his arm under Maneno's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Maneno has spun round into Minasian's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (9) vs (2) Maneno
Minasian pulls Maneno in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian is trying to keep Maneno in close.
Minasian pulls Maneno in to control the position.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Maneno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian looking for a sweep. Not yet Minasian, not yet.
Maneno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian has Maneno pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian has his hands on Maneno's head, controlling the position.
Minasian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minasian looking to control.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Maneno tries to pass.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Maneno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian is pulling down on Maneno's head. It's preventing any offense from Maneno, at least for the moment.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Maneno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minasian looking to control.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maneno forces his way into half guard.
Maneno controlling the action here.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Maneno is controlling well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maneno in particular looking to stall.
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control but Maneno postures up.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maneno postures up.
Maneno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maneno postures up.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian continues to stall.
Maneno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minasian wants to hit a switch here but Maneno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minasian there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (9) vs (5) Maneno
Minasian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minasian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (11) vs (5) Maneno
Maneno is adopting a defensive guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Maneno wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Maneno is still trying to improve position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Minasian is working for a submission of some sort.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control from Maneno's half guard. Maneno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Maneno has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Maneno trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maneno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (11) vs (7) Maneno

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Maneno from controlling successfully.

Minasian is looking for a triangle but Maneno pushes his legs off easily.
Maneno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maneno stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Maneno postures up.
Maneno sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Maneno content to stall in guard here.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian controlling Maneno's posture.
Minasian controls Maneno momentarily but Maneno frees himself.

Minasian working for a triangle but Maneno defends it easily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Maneno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maneno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Maneno preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Tigran Minasian is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 17318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 825 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
35 yrs
183 lbs

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

Jones

Maneno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tom Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Maneno pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Maneno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Maneno.

Maneno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maneno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maneno just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jones jumps guard and drags Maneno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones managing to control the position.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maneno controls the pace.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maneno is one step ahead there.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Maneno controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Maneno postures up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Maneno is proving a slippery customer.
Maneno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Maneno is stalling in the full guard.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Maneno being controlled here momentarily.
Maneno stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maneno stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Maneno
Maneno gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (0) vs (5) Maneno
Jones tries to hold on but Maneno postures up.
Maneno controlling from mount.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maneno controlling from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Maneno postures up.
Maneno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maneno controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maneno controlling from mount.
Maneno fails to advance to Jones's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Maneno controlling his opponent.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maneno controlling from the full mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Maneno postures up.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Maneno
Maneno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maneno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Maneno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Maneno is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is adopting a defensive guard.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maneno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (7) Maneno
Maneno wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones has control of Maneno's left arm, preventing Maneno from doing any damage.
Jones is trying to keep Maneno in close.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looking to control.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Maneno postures up.
Jones is really struggling to control Maneno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maneno content to stall in guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Maneno postures up.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to sweep here but Maneno controlling him for the moment.
Maneno 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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Maneno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maneno is one step ahead there.
Jones controls Maneno momentarily but Maneno frees himself.
Maneno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Maneno being controlled here momentarily.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is trying to keep Maneno in close.
Maneno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones 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.
Jones working a defensive guard but Maneno passes into half guard.
Maneno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones managing to control the position.
Maneno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maneno preventing the sweep.
Jones controls Maneno momentarily but Maneno frees himself.
Maneno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno wins on points by 7 to 2.
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 828 p4p, 106 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 4558 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

162 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Maneno

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Maneno gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Maneno pulls guard effortlessly.
Maneno controlling the position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Amana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Maneno is retaining full guard.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana is fighting to break Maneno's control of his arms but Maneno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (0) vs (3) Amana

Amana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno wants to control but Amana postures up.

Amana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Amana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maneno tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maneno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Amana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maneno has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana trying to advance position but Maneno counters by regaining guard.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Amana is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Amana is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maneno reverses the position - he's now on top in Amana's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (2) vs (3) Amana
Maneno 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.
Amana wants to sweep here but Maneno controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maneno puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maneno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Amana is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maneno controlling the pace.
Amana gets full guard.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Maneno controlling from the top position.
Amana wants to sweep but no luck.
Maneno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (5) vs (3) Amana
Amana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maneno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno staying calm.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Amana is looking to regain half guard here but Maneno keeps moving and retains side control.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maneno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maneno slows the pace down.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana is looking to reverse the position.
Maneno advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maneno (7) vs (3) Amana
Maneno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maneno (10) vs (3) Amana
I really don't envy Amana right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maneno controlling the positon.
Maneno'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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno keeps control of the position as Amana tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno biding his time, controlling Amana.
Amana tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Maneno really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amana.
Amana rolls, trying to escape but Maneno keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno biding his time, controlling Amana.
Amana is trying to break free.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amana breaks Maneno's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (10) vs (5) Amana
Maneno trying to control the position here.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maneno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (12) vs (5) Amana

Amana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maneno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maneno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maneno has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (15) vs (5) Amana
Amana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (15) vs (7) Amana

Maneno is defending against the submission attempts here by Amana.
Maneno keeping hold of Amana's head, controlling as best he can.
Maneno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maneno pulls Amana in close to prevent any damage.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana passes Maneno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maneno!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (15) vs (10) Amana
Maneno wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Maneno is desperately trying to improve his position but Amana has a good base and remains in mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno stops Amana from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maneno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amana fails to advance to Maneno's back.
Maneno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Maneno defends it.
Maneno controlling the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maneno trying to control here.
Amana trying to mount his opponent but Maneno defends it.
Maneno gets back to full guard.
Maneno looking for a sweep. Not yet Maneno, not yet.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Maneno trying to control the position here.

Amana 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.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amana advances to half guard.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Maneno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amana trying to advance position but Maneno counters by regaining guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maneno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Maneno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maneno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maneno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amana manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (17) vs (10) Amana
Maneno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Chiku Maneno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 799 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

187 cm
20 yrs
181 lbs

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

Jerome

Maneno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jerome! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Maneno moves into the clinch.

Jerome is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maneno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jerome to the mat. Jerome regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jerome (0) vs (2) Maneno
Maneno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maneno is now in half guard.
Maneno is taking a breather. Jerome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome won't allow Maneno to pass to mount.
Jerome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maneno in particular looking to stall.
Jerome won't allow Maneno to pass to mount.
Maneno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome gets back to full guard.
Jerome keeping full guard, as Maneno tries to pass.
Maneno advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jerome (0) vs (5) Maneno
The referee asks Maneno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maneno prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maneno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jerome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maneno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome stops Maneno from passing to mount.
Maneno controls the position.
Maneno is continuing to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maneno takes a little break here. Jerome wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Maneno the control monster continue. Boring.
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
Jerome is trying to control Maneno's posture but Maneno avoids it.
Maneno tries to advance to mount but Jerome denies him.
The referee asks Maneno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maneno prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jerome (0) vs (7) Maneno
Maneno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jerome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maneno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jerome is working to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Maneno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jerome tries to reverse the position but Maneno maintains control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jerome tries to control Maneno's body but Maneno pushes him off. Jerome squirms to his side and now Maneno has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jerome (0) vs (10) Maneno
Jerome is in bad spot here.
Maneno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jerome tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Jerome right now.
Jerome trying to control but not successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls the position.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maneno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Jerome right now.
Jerome is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jerome is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maneno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jerome trying to control the position but Maneno manages to sink in the hooks.
Maneno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to control his opponent's hands but Maneno gets his hands free.
Jerome wants to escape the position.
Maneno controlling the position well here. Jerome rolled but Maneno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Maneno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Chiku Maneno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 794 p4p, 108 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 7409 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

185 cm
62 yrs
195 lbs

Maneno

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee wants to clinch.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Maneno instigates a clinch.

Maneno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Maneno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (2) vs (0) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maneno advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Maneno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (5) vs (0) Lee

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno controlling from the full mount.
Maneno moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Maneno (8) vs (0) Lee
Maneno keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Maneno breaks the grip.
Maneno controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Maneno keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Lee is really stuck here.
Maneno controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Maneno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno'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.
Maneno has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maneno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maneno continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maneno.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maneno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maneno continues to hold on tight.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to escape but Maneno has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Maneno.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Maneno.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the hands but Maneno breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maneno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maneno is able to avoid easily.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Maneno throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Donk. Monkey catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey misses the jab.
Maneno is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno checks a low kick from Monkey.
Maneno throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Monkey lands a big uppercut and Maneno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maneno looks OK. Monkey waves Maneno back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey drops Maneno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Monkey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking. #CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Diaz has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Maneno is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Diaz. #CUT#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maneno to the ground. Maneno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.#T2#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Diaz.#T3#
Diaz punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Maneno throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Maneno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maneno misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Maneno gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Maneno manages to retain guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Diaz is really struggling to control Maneno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz prevents Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
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 Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Maneno.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Diaz swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maneno as he jumps to the side.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz 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. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maneno swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Maneno defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Maneno sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Diaz staying out of range there.
A big right from Diaz misses.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno drops Diaz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diaz! Maneno dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charles Hawtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Hawtry.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno moves out of range as Hawtry strikes.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Hawtry connects with a crisp jab.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Hawtry.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno sets himself, and Hawtry steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Maneno slips under a jab from Hawtry.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawtry.
Hawtry throws a good cross that connects.
Hawtry's coach down at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hawtry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Hawtry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawtry throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Hawtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Hawtry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hawtry throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Hawtry defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Hawtry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Hawtry's belly button to the back.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Hawtry moved out of range nicely.
Hawtry throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawtry manages to avoid it.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Hawtry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawtry. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawtry throws an off balance right hand
and Hawtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a body punch but Hawtry moves out of range.
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!
Maneno walks into a jab.#T2#
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawtry swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawtry tries to clinch up.
Maneno throws a hook but Hawtry blocks it.
Hawtry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawtry sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawtry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maneno takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hawtry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawtry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawtry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Maneno misses with a hook. Hawtry ducked under it nicely.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawtry tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
Hawtry sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawtry.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Hawtry's shoulder, as Hawtry tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawtry.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Hawtry's ribs.
Maneno tries to move into range but Hawtry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawtry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Hawtry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Hawtry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawtry scores with a jab.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Hawtry lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Hawtry does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawtry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawtry jabs at Maneno's body.
Hawtry misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Hawtry slips the punch.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hawtry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Hawtry is rocked!
Maneno defending well as Hawtry loads up on a big left hand.
Hawtry is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno drops Hawtry with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maneno follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Charles Hawtry had this to say: 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Payne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maneno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Payne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne misses with a hook.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a good, hard body kick but Maneno shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payne.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Payne.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payne throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne misses with an uppercut
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.#T4#
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne with a hook.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maneno is able to avoid easily.
Maneno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maneno misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payne! But no joy.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
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#
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payne throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payne blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payne misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno clobbers Payne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Payne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maneno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Jab by Maneno.#T1#
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne staying out of range there.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno misses with a body punch
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.#T2#
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook 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!
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Payne scores with a nice head shot.
Payne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Payne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Payne scores with a punch to the head.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Payne looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Maneno tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno backing away here, and Payne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne slips a straight right by Maneno.
Payne slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Payne misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
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!
Payne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Payne.
Maneno with a hook.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Payne connects with a jab.
Payne is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs. #T3#
Payne throws a combination. Maneno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Payne cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payne slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Payne.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A low kick from Payne misses
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Payne's head.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno checks a low kick from Payne.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Payne.
Well Payne 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Dorn
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Payne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Maneno's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Maneno is looking to wear down Payne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payne blocks a jab.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Payne tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Payne.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne looks to throw a body kick
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a left hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Payne moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Payne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payne, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Payne misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Payne lands a jab.
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing.
Maneno slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Payne's cut.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Payne misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Payne feints a counter leg kick.
Payne throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Payne motions for Maneno to come forward. Payne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Payne. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Payne misses with a looping right.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno tries to move into range but Payne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Payne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne lands with an overhand left.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne scores with a hook.
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips under a jab from Payne.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Payne throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Payne throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Payne throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
A big left from Payne misses.
Payne tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Payne throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Payne moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Payne flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Payne finds it's target.
Payne jabs Maneno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check. #T1#
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payne cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Payne cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno slips a straight right by Payne.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne stuns Maneno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne lands an overhand right.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off.
Maneno throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Payne. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Payne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Maneno jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily. #ROC#
Payne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?#T4#
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Payne slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Payne counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payne lands a head shot.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.

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 Chiku Maneno.
Well Payne 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Hepple misses its intended target.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Hepple clinches.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hepple has double underhooks.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage.
A short left from Hepple.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maneno tries to circle away but Hepple has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Hepple.
Maneno is trying to push Hepple away but Hepple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hepple won't allow it.
Hepple pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hepple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hepple.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hepple is controlling him.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!#BC2#
Hepple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno 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.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hepple at a distance.
Hepple avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Hepple throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Hepple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hepple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maneno lands a jab to Hepple's midsection.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hepple shapes to counter with a head kick.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hepple. That's going to slow Maneno down. #T2#
Hepple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Hepple throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno cracks Hepple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hepple lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Hepple.
Maneno takes a swing at Hepple's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses the jab.
Hepple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hepple defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Hepple moved out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Hepple's head but Hepple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hepple is just out of range.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hepple doesn't seem bothered though.
Hepple lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Hepple moved out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Hepple's head but Hepple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hepple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Hepple tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hepple clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hepple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hepple stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hepple has knocked Maneno down with a huge combo! Hepple steps away and waves a wobbly Maneno back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hepple.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno throws a body punch but Hepple moves out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Hepple feints a counter leg kick.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple connects with a nice looking jab.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Hepple counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hepple missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno lands a jab to Hepple's midsection.
Hepple throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Hepple counters with a low kick, right behind Maneno 's knee.
Hepple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Hepple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Maneno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hepple slips a jab from Maneno.
Hepple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Hepple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hepple throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Hepple staying out of range there.
Hepple scores with a nice head shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hepple throws a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Maneno swings for the body but Hepple moves out of range. #CL2#
Hepple has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hepple has double underhooks.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hepple.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hepple.
Hepple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Hepple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike.
Maneno is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Hepple tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Hepple digs a right hand into Maneno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maneno's gas tank.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Hepple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hepple won't allow it.
Hepple lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hepple manages to break the clinch.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Hepple counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Hepple tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hepple staying out of range there.
Hepple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hepple misses the target. #CL2#
Hepple moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
Maneno blocking some punches.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hepple is controlling him.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hepple won't allow it.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hepple has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hepple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Nice defenses there by Hepple.
Hepple flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hepple counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Maneno takes a shot to the head.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Hepple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hepple throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Hepple counters with an outside leg kick.
Hepple misses with a kick to the body.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno slips a straight right by Hepple.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hepple moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Hepple cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Hepple with a jab.
Hepple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Hepple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hepple lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hepple.
Hepple throws a sloppy body shot
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple slips under a jab.
Hepple lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Maneno tries to keep at a distance but Hepple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #T1#
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Hepple is controlling the position.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hepple has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hepple. #BC2#
Hepple breaks the clinch.
Hepple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno. #CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Hepple. Hepple maintains the clinch.
Hepple is working Maneno over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hepple.
Maneno takes a shot to the head.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hepple - that landed with a thud.
Hepple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hepple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hepple lands a big right hand that drops Maneno! The killer instinct kicks in and Hepple finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hepple!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maneno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Baldwin moved out of range.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Baldwin.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baldwin moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno lands a jab to the nose.
Baldwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baldwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maneno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baldwin - the referee stops the clock and Maneno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baldwin. Maneno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baldwin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baldwin.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Baldwin ducks down to avoid it.
Baldwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Baldwin manages to avoid it.
Baldwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baldwin throws a lazy body kick
and Maneno counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Baldwin looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Baldwin throws a head kick that Maneno semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Baldwin tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Baldwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baldwin throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Baldwin only half commits.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldwin is looking for the big counter here.
Maneno throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Baldwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno punishes Baldwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baldwin throws a lazy head kick
letting Maneno counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Baldwin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maneno really felt that one!
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno cracks Baldwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Baldwin is rocked!
Maneno lands a jab to Baldwin's midsection.
Baldwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno cracks Baldwin with a hook to the temple - Baldwin is on wobbly legs here! Maneno swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Baldwin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maneno wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 409: Balayan vs Turner
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Chonan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chonan with a jab.
Maneno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chonan under the eye.
Chonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Chonan moves out of range.
Chonan throws out a powerful jab.
Chonan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chonan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Chonan.
Chonan wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Chonan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chonan slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Maneno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chonan cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Maneno catches Chonan right on the button with a cross.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chonan on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.#T1#
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chonan.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Chonan darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free but Chonan has control.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chonan lands a knee to the body.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maneno is trying to push Chonan away but Chonan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chonan.
Maneno tries to break free but Chonan pushes him back against the cage.
Chonan lands an elbow that stopped Maneno in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Chonan.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Maneno blocks the elbow strike.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chonan misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Maneno digs a good hook to Chonan's body.
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!
Chonan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno throws a jab when Chonan was well out of range.
Chonan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno slips a jab from Chonan.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Chonan manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Chonan moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Chonan moves out of range.
Chonan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chonan misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Chonan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chonan has Maneno pressed against the cage. #T3#
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Chonan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maneno. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Chonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chonan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno blocks an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maneno tries to circle away but Chonan has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Chonan won't allow it.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Chonan keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Maneno wants to break free but Chonan has control. #T4##BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chonan misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chonan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno takes a swing at Chonan's ribcage but misses.
Chonan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maneno moves forwards but Chonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chonan.
Chonan looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chonan lands a jab.
Chonan misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Chonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Chonan misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Chonan lands with a cross. #CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Chonan. Chonan maintains the clinch.
Maneno takes an elbow to the temple.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling the position.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is trying to push Chonan away but Chonan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Chonan.
Piranha Chonan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Chonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chonan has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno tries to break free but Chonan pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Chonan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Chonan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno lands a jab to Chonan's midsection.
Chonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Chonan's head back.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chonan throws out the jab.
Chonan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chonan. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Maneno.#CL2#
Chonan moves into the clinch successfully.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Chonan throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno throws the left hand but Chonan avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Chonan moved out of range.
Maneno catches Chonan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno takes a swing at Chonan's ribcage but misses.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Chonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chonan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chonan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chonan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Chonan misses with a hook.
Chonan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Chonan swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Maneno.#T3#
Chonan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Chonan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chonan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno is looking to wear down Chonan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chonan misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chonan.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Chonan.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Chonan's belly button to the back.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Chonan.
Maneno takes a swing at Chonan's ribcage but misses.
Chonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Chonan misses with a left hand
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chonan drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Chonan.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Chonan counters with a straight right hand.
Chonan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Chonan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chonan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chonan scores with a nice strike.
Chonan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Chonan's corner calls for a 1-2. Chonan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chonan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chonan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Chonan should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Chonan forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chonan throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Piranha Chonan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chonan throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chonan 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. #CL2#
Chonan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chonan lands an elbow inside that Maneno shrugs off.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Chonan keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno tries to circle away but Chonan has him pinned against the cage.
Chonan has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chonan has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno tries to break free but Chonan pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chonan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chonan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Chonan has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno is trying to push Chonan away but Chonan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chonan pushes off an throws an elbow but Maneno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maneno's brow.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno lunges at Chonan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chonan's hand.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno swings for the body but Chonan moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chonan on the side of the head. #T2#
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a body punch but Chonan moves out of range.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonan.
Chonan looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan lands a body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Chonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Chonan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Chonan has the dominant position.
Maneno takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Chonan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Chonan.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Piranha Chonan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chonan manages to avoid it.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Chonan.
Maneno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chonan in his tracks.
Chonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Chonan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chonan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno defending well as Chonan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Chonan drives through and clinches with Maneno against the cage.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Chonan has double underhooks.
Chonan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chonan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno tries to circle away but Chonan has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maneno tries to break free but Chonan pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Chonan has double underhooks.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Chonan has the dominant position.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Chonan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chonan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Maneno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target. #T1#
Maneno moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Turner.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
A cross from Maneno lands.#T3#
Maneno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a body shot
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno scores with a hook.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T1#
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Maneno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Turner takes one on the button.#TD2#
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maneno's guard.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Turner is having none of it.
Turner 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.
Maneno wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position. #T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner postures up in Maneno's guard and throws a big left but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Turner throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Maneno down.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range. #T3#
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maneno connects with the punch.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.#T4#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses the jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno with a hook.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#T2#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turner swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maneno takes a step back to recover.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Maneno tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Sigit shoots in looking for a takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl out of it but Sigit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maneno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sigit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigit shoots in for a double leg but Maneno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sigit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a body punch but Sigit moves out of range.
Sigit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Sigit dives in for a single leg takedown but Maneno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##TD#
Sigit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maneno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Sigit.
Maneno is trying to buck Sigit off.
Sigit advances to mount.
Sigit trying to control but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Sigit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maneno has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maneno!
Maneno won't allow Sigit to sweep him here. #T2#
Maneno is looking to stand up but Sigit won't let him.
Sigit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maneno is one step ahead there.
Maneno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Sigit working for a triangle but Maneno defends it easily. #SUB#
Sigit working for a triangle but Maneno defends it easily. #SUB#
Sigit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Maneno wants to get up but he can't break Sigit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Maneno avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sigit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maneno has picked Sigit up and slammed him! Sigit can't keep hold of the triangle and Maneno manages to pass to side control!
Sigit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sigit wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Maneno is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Sigit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Maneno stands up and beckons Sigit to join him on the feet. #T4#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Maneno.
Maneno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sigit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Sigit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sigit looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maneno as he jumps to the side.
Sigit shoots for a double leg takedown but Maneno sprawls well. He's pushed Sigit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sigit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maneno's guard.
Sigit won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Sigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigit is nestled in close to Maneno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maneno is trying to stand.
Sigit is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it.
Sigit stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sigit or perhaps it was just good defense by Maneno, which made it look bad.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Sigit off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sigit's head.
Maneno throws a body punch but Sigit moves out of range.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sigit throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit tries to clinch up.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigit moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Sigit moves to clinch but Maneno breaks away
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sigit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sigit or perhaps it was just good defense by Maneno, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigit shoots in but Maneno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maneno swings for the body but Sigit moves out of range.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Sigit's body.
Sigit needs to keep his hands up - Maneno had a free shot at his head there.
Sigit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Maneno drops Sigit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sigit looks back up at him and smiles so Maneno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Sigit is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sigit's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Maneno before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
An out of breath Chiku Maneno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
Balayan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Balayan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maneno.
Maneno slips under a jab from Balayan.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Balayan's ribs.
Balayan lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Balayan.
Balayan is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Balayan.#CL#
Balayan has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balayan has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Balayan keeps him there for the moment.
Balayan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Balayan has double underhooks. #BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.#T2#
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balayan at a distance.
Balayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Balayan throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
It looked like Balayan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balayan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
Maneno swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
Balayan defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balayan rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Donk. Balayan catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Maneno slips a jab and a cross from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a nice body kick.
Balayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Maneno shrugs it off though.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Balayan's head back.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Balayan misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range. #T4#
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Balayan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Balayan throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
A big right from Maneno misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balayan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's time! Balayan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Balayan's belly button to the back.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Balayan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
A lazy left from Balayan finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Balayan throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T1#
Balayan misses with a leg kick
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balayan lands with an overhand left.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balayan lands an overhand right.
Balayan misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Balayan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno jabs Balayan right on the nose. Balayan blinks but takes it well.
Balayan swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan. #T2#
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balayan.
Balayan swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Balayan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Balayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balayan connects with the punch.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balayan.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Balayan lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Balayan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
It looked like Balayan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maneno.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Balayan moves away from the strike by Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Balayan misses the target.
Balayan with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno scores with a jab.#T4#
Balayan throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
It looked like Balayan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Balayan misses.
Balayan misses with a jab to the body
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balayan misses with a straight left.
Maneno swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Maneno avoids a kick to the body.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Maneno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balayan scores with a push kick.#T1#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick.
Balayan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maneno will feel that in the morning.
Maneno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balayan is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan tried to score with a low kick but Maneno checks it.
Balayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Balayan.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one. #T2#
Balayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maneno takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balayan moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Balayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan stuns Maneno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balayan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Balayan misses.
Balayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Maneno jabs at Balayan's body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
A head kick misses from Balayan.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balayan cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balayan at a distance.
Balayan misses the jab.
A nice side step and Maneno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balayan is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs. #T4#
Balayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balayan. That one must have hurt.
Balayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Balayan.
Maneno slips under a jab from Balayan.
Balayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Balayan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balayan lands the left hand.
Balayan tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Balayan has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balayan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
A victorious Garegin Balayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Haack closes the distance and clinches.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maneno is trying to push Haack away but Haack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Haack has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Haack keeps him there for the moment.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Maneno prevents a body shot from Haack.
Haack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Haack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maneno or not.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Haack is controlling the position. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack is looking to clinch.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno. #T1#
Haack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haack misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Maneno sets himself, and Haack steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Haack has managed to clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Haack is controlling him.
Haack misses with the head strike. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Haack wants to clinch.
Haack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Haack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Haack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack swinging wildly here. #T3#
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Haack rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Haack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Haack.#CL2#
Haack gets a clinch.
Haack lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
Haack gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Haack pushes Maneno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haack pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haack digs a right hand underneath Maneno's ribcage. Maneno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Haack scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Haack.
Haack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Haack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Haack moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Haack.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.#T1#
Haack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Haack takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Haack is looking to clinch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Haack drops Maneno with a beautiful combination! Maneno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haack is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Haack works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Haack darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
A big left from Haack misses.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Haack has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Haack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maneno backs up against the cage.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Haack moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Haack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haack lands a two punch combo.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Maneno clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maneno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haack doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks. #CL2#
Haack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
A right hook to the body lands for Haack.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Maneno is trying to push Haack away but Haack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Haack as the two fighters clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andre Haack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haack misses with some punches. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Haack lands an overhand right.
Maneno throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Haack darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haack doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Maneno tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Haack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Haack has managed to clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Haack is controlling him.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Maneno.
Haack wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack wants to clinch
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Haack closes the distance but Maneno moves to the side
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haack thinking.
Haack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haack thinking.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Haack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack misses with a jab to the body
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Haack just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack tries to counter with a clinch but Maneno shakes him off and moves away.
Haack throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maneno 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, 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.

Event: OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Denke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Denke.
Maneno misses with a right hand
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Denke.
Denke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Denke's head. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Denke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Denke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maneno circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Denke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
We've been informed that Denke 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.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Denke tries to bum rush Maneno with a series of wild strikes but Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno digs a good hook to Denke's body.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Maneno backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno is looking to wear down Denke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Denke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Maneno lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
As Maneno backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Denke throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Denke moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denke counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Maneno backing away here, and Denke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.
Denke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maneno cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with an outside leg kick.
Denke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Denke moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Denke throws a fast counter high kick but Maneno manages to duck under it in time.
Denke walks into a left hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.#T4#
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Denke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Maneno lands.#CL2#
Denke instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Denke on the inside. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Denke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Denke.
Denke avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno walks into a left hand.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Denke has managed to clinch.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #T2#
Denke misses with some punches.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denke lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Denke has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Denke has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Denke.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Denke is controlling him.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke takes one to the side of the head.
Denke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Denke.#T4#
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Denke tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Denke misses the jab.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno catches Denke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maneno tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Maneno digs a good hook to Denke's body.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Denke darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.#T1#
Maneno prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke wants to stall.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Denke has double underhooks.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Denke tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Denke should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Denke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Denke.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maneno swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Denke's body. Denke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Denke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a left to the body.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Denke misses with a kick to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Denke thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denke counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Denke counters with a head kick that drops Maneno to the mat! Maneno scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke scores with a counter punch that sends Maneno to the canvas! Denke smells blood - he's punishing Maneno with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maneno has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 400: Bosch vs Sigit
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno misses the jab.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTurner.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Maneno is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner lands a jab.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Turner slips under a jab.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner'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#
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maneno under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno jabs at Turner's body.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Turner dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Turner connects with a body shot.#T4#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turner.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maneno's guard.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Maneno. #T1#
Good shot there by Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner misses with a hook.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Turner takes one on the button.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a head kick.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking. #T3#
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.
Turner lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner is working Maneno over against the cage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Turner lands but Maneno takes it in his stride.
Maneno stuffs the takedown.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Turner.
Well Turner 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Maneno misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Iwoba's ribs.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno misses the jab.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Maneno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iwoba.#T1#
Maneno throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Maneno's side.
Iwoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Iwoba's belly button to the back.
Maneno with a hook.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
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!
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno jabs Iwoba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iwoba lands a jab to the nose.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Iwoba is controlling the position. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba throws a lazy body kick
and Iwoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Maneno tries to break free but Iwoba pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Iwoba.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.#TD2#
Iwoba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iwoba is in Maneno's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno wants to stand but Iwoba is controlling the position.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maneno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maneno is wriggling around but Iwoba manages to pass to half guard.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Iwoba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba misses with a head shot. Maneno uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Iwoba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.#CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Iwoba. Iwoba maintains the clinch.
Iwoba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba pushes Maneno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maneno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iwobas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iwoba feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Iwoba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Iwoba lands with a slapping head kick.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Iwoba throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iwoba tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Iwoba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Iwoba tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.#T3#
Iwoba takes one to the side of the head.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwoba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Iwoba keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwoba connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Iwoba scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iwoba drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iwoba misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Iwoba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Iwoba as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Iwoba gets a clinch. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Iwoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Iwoba throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Iwoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno sizes up Iwoba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Maneno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Iwoba fails with the takedown.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Iwoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Nice cross by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iwoba at a distance.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Iwoba counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Maneno moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iwoba.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Maneno takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one. #T4#
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Maneno.#ROC#
Iwoba is rocked!
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Iwoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Iwoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maneno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Iwoba! Maneno dives in looking to finish! Iwoba is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, 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.

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Bosch cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bosch slips a jab from Maneno.
Bosch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Bosch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosch misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bosch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Bosch's ribs.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.#T2#
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Maneno 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.
Maneno digs a good hook to Bosch's body.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosch.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno tests Bosch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Bosch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bosch. Bosch obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Bosch takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Maneno connects with the punch.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maneno is out of range and Bosch settles back down.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bosch misses.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosch. #CL#
Bosch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bosch presses Maneno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bosch.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maneno prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Maneno wants to break free but Bosch has control.
Maneno wants to break free but Bosch has control. #T4#
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bosch has him pressed against the cage.
Bosch lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Bosch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bosch lands with a left to the head.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Bosch is controlling him.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Bosch is controlling the position.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Bosch has him pressed against the cage.
Bosch lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bosch.
Bosch lands a right hand.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Nice body punch from Bosch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bosch jabs at Maneno's body.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Bosch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maneno slips a straight right by Bosch.
Bosch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Bosch's head back.
Bosch connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno digs a good hook to Bosch's body.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Bosch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch scores with a hook.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.#T1#
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosch at a distance.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bosch lands a jab to the head.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Maneno cracks Bosch with a good jab.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Maneno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maneno slips a jab from Bosch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maneno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bosch connects with a 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!
Maneno avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range. #T2#
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bosch.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Bosch - just one landing.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bosch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bosch with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a body shot. #T3#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Bosch.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosch.
Maneno throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Bosch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Bosch throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Maneno lands a body shot.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bosch rather than just go for the knockout.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bosch tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Maneno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Bosch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Bosch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Bosch.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Bosch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a looping right.#T1#
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Bosch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Bosch moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Maneno checks the leg kick.
Bosch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosch misses with a hook to the body
and Bosch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Bosch misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bosch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bosch throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Bosch tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a left to the body.
Bosch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Bosch fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Bosch.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosch throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch connects with a jab.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bosch. Bosch obviously looking to wear him down.
Bosch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Bosch jabs at Maneno's body.
Maneno lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosch doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bosch staying out of range there.
Bosch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maneno avoids it.#T4#
Bosch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Bosch.
Maneno slips a straight right by Bosch.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bosch misses with a jab to the body
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Bosch with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Heribert Bosch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Bosch scores with a kick to the body.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Bosch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Maneno throws the left hand but Bosch avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Maneno tries to keep at a distance but Bosch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Maneno controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bosch prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno tries to circle away but Bosch has him pinned against the cage.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bosch. That one must have hurt.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bosch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range. #T2#
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosch.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch pushes Maneno away with a front kick.
Bosch connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch works Maneno's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Bosch throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch looks to land a combination but Maneno avoids it well.
Bosch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch lands with a cross.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bosch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
Bosch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Bosch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Maneno swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bosch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno throws the left hand but Bosch avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch had his way with Chiku Maneno in that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosch jabs at Maneno's body.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno throws the left hand but Bosch avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bosch clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Bosch won't allow it.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Bosch is controlling the position.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Maneno controls the action.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heribert Bosch has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Bosch is controlling the position.
Bosch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bosch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Bosch scores with a leg kick.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bosch throws a lazy body kick
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno slips a straight right by Bosch.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maneno swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bosch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maneno is able to avoid easily.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maneno. #T4#
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bosch cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Heribert Bosch.
Well Bosch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Heribert Bosch made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno catches Sigit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sigit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sigit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Sigit has a takedown stuffed.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigit.
Maneno with a hook.
Sigit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sigit is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Sigit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sigit is in Maneno's guard.#T1#
Sigit throwing strikes but missing.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Sigit isn't so interested in that idea.
Sigit trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Sigit throws an elbow that misses. Maneno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigit's guard. Nice move by Maneno!#REVB##SU2#
Maneno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sigit, up you get!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigit tries to counter with a takedown but Maneno is quick to defend against it.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigit. #T2#
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sigit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigit. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maneno enables Sigit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maneno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sigit won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Sigit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigit is nestled in close to Maneno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sigit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maneno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Maneno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Sigit stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Sigit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maneno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though.
Sigit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sigit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sigit unloads with some shots from mount but Maneno bucks and avoids them well.
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Sigit is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maneno can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Maneno really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sigit 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.
Sigit with good strikes from the mount here!
Sigit unloads with some shots from mount but Maneno bucks and avoids them well.
Sigit misses with a head shot.#T4#
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sigit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maneno is trying to stand.
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!
Sigit looking to finish Maneno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maneno!
Sigit working Maneno over with strikes here.
Sigit with the ground and pound from mount.
Maneno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sigit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sigit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maneno hang on?
Sigit lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sigit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Maneno really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sigit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Sigit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno lands a body shot.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigit manages to avoid it.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Sigit with an uppercut!
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Sigit with an uppercut!#TD#
Sigit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sigit postures up and lands a big shot to Maneno's brow.
Sigit stops Maneno from standing up.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.#ES2#
Maneno kicks Sigit off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Sigit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sigit dives in and scores a takedown into Maneno's guard.
Sigit prevents Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maneno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Maneno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sigit is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sigit closes the distance and clinches up with Maneno, looking for a takedown. Sigit pushes Maneno against the cage but Maneno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Sigit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Sigit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigit fails with the takedown.#T2#
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!#CL#
Sigit closes the distance and clinches.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigit darts in looking for a takedown but Maneno gets double underhooks and turns Sigit into the cage.
Sigit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sigit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maneno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sigit somewhat.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Sigit moved out of range.
Maneno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sigit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
No luck for Sigit with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Sigit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigit's head.
Sigit looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno scores with a hook.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sigit walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.#CUT2#
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigit misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Sigit is rocked!
Sigit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Sigit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno drops Sigit with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maneno follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A victorious Chiku Maneno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Maneno checks a low kick from Murphy.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
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!
Murphy throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Maneno. #T1#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short left from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maneno.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maneno wants to break free but Murphy has control. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Maneno takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.#T4#
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maneno will feel that in the morning.
Murphy throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Tobias Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#T1#
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Maneno.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Murphy throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy! #T3#
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maneno has time to react.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Donk. Maneno catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Murphy counters with a body kick.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maneno throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Murphy slips under a jab from Maneno.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.#T3#
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Maneno works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Maneno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Maneno connects with a jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
A short left from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
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.
#R4#
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Maneno had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Maneno's head back. #T1#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Maneno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a push kick but Maneno slaps the foot to one side.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Maneno cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Maneno's torso.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Murphy misses.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.#T1#
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Murphy lands the left hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Maneno swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Maneno as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maneno will feel that in the morning.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maneno's hands.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Tobias Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!
Tobias Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobias Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosch misses with a leg kick.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Bosch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Bosch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Bosch counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bosch.
Maneno misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bosch throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Bosch lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maneno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maneno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bosch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bosch throws a body kick that misses.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a hook but Bosch blocks it.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosch thows a body kick. Maneno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bosch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maneno has time to react.
Bosch is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Bosch thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch lands an overhand right.
Bosch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Bosch scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Bosch thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Maneno slips a straight right by Bosch.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Bosch's ribs.
Bosch lands with a nice body kick.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch lands a jab to the nose.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch is looking to clinch.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Bosch. #T3#
Bosch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Bosch.
Bosch lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bosch tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Bosch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosch lands a jab to the nose.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Bosch's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Bosch drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Bosch moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno throws out a powerful jab.
Bosch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bosch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Bosch - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch connects with a looping right hand.
Bosch lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bosch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maneno might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bosch has got the better of the exchanges.
Bosch scores with a three punch combo!
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Bosch throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maneno throws the left hand but Bosch avoids the punch easily.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Bosch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bosch throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Bosch there.#T2#
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!
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maneno.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bosch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Bosch lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosch at a distance.
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maneno's hands.
Bosch misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno stuns Bosch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Bosch throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bosch with a body shot.
Bosch tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Bosch misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Bosch connects with the punch.
Maneno throws a hook but Bosch avoids it easily.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Bosch walks into a jab.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Bosch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosch dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Jab by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Bosch throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bosch scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Bosch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Bosch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Bosch is rocked!
Bosch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Bosch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosch throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a crisp right that sends Bosch to the canvas! Maneno follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Denke connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Denke.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Denke is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denke throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.#T1#
Denke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denke throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Denke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Denke moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno slips a jab from Denke.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno lands a jab.#ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily. #T3#
Denke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maneno gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Denke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Sackrider lands with a good body shot.
Sackrider looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Sackrider scores with a jab.
Sackrider misses with a jab to the body
and Sackrider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackrider jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Sackrider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sackrider lands a right hook to the body.
Sackrider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Sackrider misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackrider thinking.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackrider throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackrider was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Sackrider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackrider manages to avoid it.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Sackrider counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sackrider clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno throws a body punch but Sackrider moves out of range.
Sackrider tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Sackrider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Sackrider slips under a jab.
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Sackrider slips under a jab from Maneno.
A big right from Sackrider misses.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Maneno is looking to wear down Sackrider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackrider.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackrider on the side of the head.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Sackrider takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackrider slips a straight right by Maneno.#T2#
Sackrider keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Sackrider avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Sackrider missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackrider walks into a jab.#ROC#
Sackrider is rocked!
Maneno is stalking Sackrider. Sackrider circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Maneno, and it's lights out! Sackrider really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kyle Sackrider had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranbaatar lands the left hand.
Naranbaatar lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naranbaatar 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.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naranbaatar defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Maneno tests Naranbaatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Naranbaatar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Naranbaatar's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maneno! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura but Maneno is defending well.
Maneno is pushing Naranbaatar's head away, looking to escape. Naranbaatar manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
The referee asks Naranbaatar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naranbaatar prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Maneno is defending well.
Naranbaatar controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naranbaatar's guard.
Maneno wants to get up but he can't break Naranbaatar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Maneno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Maneno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Naranbaatar, up you get!
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno jabs at Naranbaatar's body.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno works Naranbaatar's body with a nice hook.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Naranbaatar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naranbaatar lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Maneno.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranbaatar thinking.
Maneno takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Naranbaatar with a jab.
Maneno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Naranbaatar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
A jab from Naranbaatar finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Naranbaatar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Maneno throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar jabs Maneno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maneno throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Naranbaatar's head.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Maneno.
Good exchange - Naranbaatar coming out on top.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranbaatar lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Naranbaatar.#T1#
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar scores with a spinning back kick!
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Naranbaatar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Naranbaatar scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut even more.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar has a takedown stuffed.
Naranbaatar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.#T4#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Naranbaatar misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.#TD2#
Naranbaatar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naranbaatar showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Maneno kicks Naranbaatar off and gets back to his feet.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

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 Chiku Maneno.
Well Maneno 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
After winning the bout, Chiku Maneno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Bosch slips under a jab from Maneno.
A low kick from Bosch is predictable there
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
letting Bosch counter with a right hand.
Maneno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bosch is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bosch misses.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
Bosch is looking to clinch. #T1#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch lands a body shot.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosch's head.
Bosch is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips a straight right by Bosch.#T2#
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno with a hook.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bosch throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosch thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Bosch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Bosch lands a front kick.
Maneno is looking to wear down Bosch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Maneno moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maneno cracks Bosch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Bosch swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno checks a leg kick. #T4#
Bosch lands a really nice looking cross but Maneno seems unphased.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Bosch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bosch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Bosch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno 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.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bosch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosch is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bosch.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bosch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch lands a jab.
Bosch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Bosch scores with a leg kick.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.#T1#
Bosch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maneno lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Bosch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno 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.
Bosch scores with a nice strike.
Bosch lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Bosch misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bosch jabs at Maneno's body.
Bosch jabs Maneno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maneno walks into a stiff left hand from Bosch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws a front kick that sends Maneno stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maneno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Bosch sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bosch lands a jab.
Bosch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Bosch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Bosch throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Bosch only half commits.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bosch thows a body kick. Maneno tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Bosch knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Bosch with a hook.
Bosch throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Bosch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Bosch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Bosch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosch at a distance.
Bosch feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosch lands a body shot. #CL2#
Bosch moves into the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bosch breaks the clinch.
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Maneno finds it's way through Bosch's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Bosch's body.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bosch on the side of the head.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch lands a front kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bosch moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bosch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bosch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Bosch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bosch misses the jab.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maneno blocks it well.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Bosch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Maneno.
A left lands for Bosch.#T3#
Maneno blocks a jab.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bosch rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Bosch gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bosch lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
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!
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Bosch's belly button to the back.
Bosch throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Maneno digs a good hook to Bosch's body.
Bosch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bosch slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosch 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Brunswick.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Brunswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunswick scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
letting Brunswick counter with a right hand.
Brunswick is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Brunswick connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick. #T1#
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Brunswick lands a front kick.
Brunswick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Brunswick.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Brunswick slips a straight right by Maneno.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A combination from Brunswick does no damage.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Brunswick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno is looking to wear down Brunswick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno slips a jab from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Brunswick throws a series of strikes that have Maneno backpedaling.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Brunswick moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick's shoulder, as Brunswick tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Brunswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Brunswick throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunswick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Brunswick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Brunswick lands a head shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunswick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno cracks Brunswick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
A nice side step and Brunswick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Maneno lunges at Brunswick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunswick's hand.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Brunswick is out of range.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunswick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick.
Milo Brunswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Brunswick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brunswick pushes Maneno away with a front kick.
Brunswick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick cracks Maneno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brunswick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brunswick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range. #T3#
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Brunswick swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno thuds his right hand into Brunswick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Brunswick misses the body punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunswick cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Brunswick. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno stuns Brunswick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Brunswick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Brunswick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Brunswick counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunswick lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick's belly button to the back.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick.
Brunswick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maneno lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses the jab.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Maneno cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brunswick to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brunswick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.#T2#
Brunswick throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brunswick.
Brunswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunswick wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brunswick is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Brunswick throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Brunswick takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Brunswick connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick moves away from the strike by Maneno.
The fighters circling - Brunswick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Brunswick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Brunswick counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick lands a slapping body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick misses the target.
Donk. Brunswick catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brunswick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Brunswick.

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 Chiku Maneno.
Well Maneno 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Kriel throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maneno works Kriel's body with a nice hook.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Maneno misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Maneno with a hook.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Kriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Kriel misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Jab from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Maneno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Maneno throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A jab lands there for Kriel.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Kriel moved out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maneno lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Kriel lands a left and a right that send Maneno crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kriel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Maneno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Maneno takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
Kriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Maneno throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T1#
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno lands a jab to Kriel's midsection.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Kriel off the cage and back into range.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
That has opened up Jan Kriel's cut even more.
Maneno circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kriel to the canvas! Kriel doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maneno keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Maul misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maneno moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Maneno's ribs.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target. #TD2#
Maul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES#
Maneno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Maul feints and as Maneno raises his hands in defense, Maul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Maneno pushes Maul off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maul slips under a jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul tries to land a body kick
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno checks the leg kick.
Maul misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul misses with a hook
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maneno is looking to wear down Maul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul misses with a straight left.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul 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.#T4#
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
A cross from Maul lands.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maneno's waist but Maneno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maul off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Maneno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
A jab from Maul misses.
Maneno slips under a jab from Maul.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Maul finds it's target.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maneno back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul lands with a right hand. #T1#
Maul throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maul throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Maul counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Maul to acknowledge the strikes.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maul throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.#T2#
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maul lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maul misses the jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.#T3#
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Maul moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range. #T1#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maul doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul shoots in but no luck this time.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Maneno catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maul works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul scores with a three punch combo!
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maneno 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.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Crunch! Maul slams his shin into Maneno's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maneno slips a jab from Maul.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Maul throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno sizes up Maul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Maul.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
After the big win, Paul Maul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 354: BK vs Slater II
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Payne is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Payne won't allow it. #BC2#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Payne misses.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Payne. #T1#
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.#CL2#
Payne gets a clinch. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a thumping low kick.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Payne pushes Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Payne as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Payne has double underhooks.
Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but Maneno avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Payne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payne.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Maneno tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it. #T3#
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payne scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a thumping low kick.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payne misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Payne misses with a hook.
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Payne clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.#T4#
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
Maneno is looking to wear down Payne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payne lands a head shot.
A low kick from Payne is predictable there
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maneno wants to break free but Payne has control.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Payne thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
Maneno dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Payne'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#
A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payne throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maneno under the eye.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payne moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Payne misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payne throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely. #T2#
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payne slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno jabs at Payne's body.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Payne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno. #T4#
Maneno thuds a left hand into Payne's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne scores with a nice strike.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Payne misses.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a series of strikes. Maneno will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Payne's cut.
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#
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno 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.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne jabs at Maneno's body.
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Payne lands with a good body shot.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne swinging wildly here.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne misses with a straight right.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno lands a jab.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payne!
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.#T3#
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Payne seems unphased.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maneno jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Payne lands a jab.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Maneno.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne staying out of range there.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a one-two to the body.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Maneno catches Payne right on the button with a cross.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Payne misses with a looping right.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne lands a head shot.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Payne.
Payne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Our winner, Max Payne, 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.

Event: OFC: Blood Night L
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Strunz counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz blocks a jab.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strunz is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Strunz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strunz with a jab.#T1#
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a body punch but Strunz moves out of range.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Strunz lands but Maneno takes it in his stride.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Strunz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Maneno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strunz keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strunz misses with a body shot.
Strunz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maneno circles away quickly and effectively.
Strunz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strunz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Maneno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range. #T2#
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Strunz thows a body kick. Maneno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Strunz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Strunz misses.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Maneno blocks a low kick nicely.
Strunz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strunz scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Strunz throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strunz.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Strunz misses with a kick to the body.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strunz slips a straight right by Maneno.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno thuds his right hand into Strunz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strunz. Strunz obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
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!
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Strunz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strunz momentarily.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno blocks a low kick nicely.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Strunz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maneno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maneno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Strunz tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Strunz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strunz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strunz throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Strunz connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno cracks Strunz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strunz throws a combination. Maneno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maneno slips a straight right by Strunz.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Maneno as he connects with a hook.
Strunz scores with a push kick.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maneno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maneno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Strunz's ribs.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz delivers a nice body kick.
Maneno misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Strunz thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Strunz throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strunz.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strunz blocks a jab.
Maneno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected.
Strunz throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Strunz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Strunz thinks about the counter body kick.
Strunz lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz.
Strunz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strunz.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Strunz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.#T4#
Strunz looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Strunz takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strunz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strunz duly obliges.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Strunz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strunz throws a combination. Maneno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strunz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Strunz saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Strunz.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Strunz cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno misses with a hook. Strunz ducked under it nicely.
Strunz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno misses with a body punch
enabling Strunz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Strunz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strunz slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Strunz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Strunz throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Strunz only half commits.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Strunz.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Strunz misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz motions for Maneno to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Strunz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Good shot there by Maneno.
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!
Strunz works the jab nicely.
Donk. Maneno catches Strunz right on the button with a cross.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Nice jab there from Maneno.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Maneno catches Strunz right on the button with a cross.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maneno checks a low kick from Strunz.#T3#
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Strunz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Strunz.
Strunz throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strunz.
Strunz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strunz misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Strunz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strunz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Strunz throws a combination that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strunz thinking.
Strunz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strunz tries to clinch up
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Strunz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Strunz misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a body punch but Strunz moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strunz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Venom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom.
Venom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Venom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Venom cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Venom misses with a hook.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno moves out of range as Venom throws a body kick.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Venom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
A low kick from Venom is predictable there
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Maneno tries to keep at a distance but Venom has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Venom's head back.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom.
Venom lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Venom's head back.
Venom connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maneno cracks Venom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Maneno seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Venom.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Venom has managed to clinch.
Venom throws a head punch that misses.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Venom working aggressively here.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Venom misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno jabs at Venom's body.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Venom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Venom throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Maneno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Venom.
Venom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maneno to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Maneno swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom misses with a double jab.
Maneno lands with a hook. Venom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venom wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Venom.
Venom with a jab.#T3#
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Venom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Maneno throws out a powerful jab.
Venom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Venom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Venom finds it's target.
Maneno swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venom.
Maneno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Venom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Maneno looks to move away, Venom throws a big counter combo but Maneno just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Venom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Venom lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Venom clinches up against the cage.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Venom has double underhooks. #BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Venom looks to throw a body kick
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Venom there.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Venom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Venom misses with a two punch combination.
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 Stasius Venom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Venom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venom sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Venom connects with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Venom - that will leave a mark!
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Venom counters with a good, hard body kick but Maneno shrugs it off.
Venom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno cracks Venom with an open hand slap.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Venom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Venom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Venom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Venom.
Venom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Venom off the cage and back into range.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom is looking to land body kicks.
Venom is looking to score with low kicks.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venom lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Venom tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Venom is looking to score with low kicks.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom.#T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Venom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom lands with a good body shot.
Venom scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Venom lands with an overhand left.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venom scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Venom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno catches Venom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Venom.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Venom.
Venom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Venom misses.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venom.
Venom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Venom duly obliges.
Venom misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
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!
Venom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venom tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
Venom connects with the punch.
Venom misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maneno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Venom - the referee stops the clock and Maneno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Venom. Maneno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Venom.
Maneno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venom with a body shot.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venom's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom throws a push kick but Maneno slaps the foot to one side.
Venom lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Venom with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stasius Venom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Maneno moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Venom is rocked!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Venom should have avoided that one.
Oh Venom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Venom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Venom works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Venom misses with a looping right.
Venom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venom seems to have got his legs back now.
Venom gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maneno gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 342: Victory Royale
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Johnsson works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Johnsson lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!#T3#
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnsson.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Maneno lands.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnsson scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Johnsson lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.#T2#
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.#T3#
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson slips a jab from Maneno.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Johnsson is rocked!
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T4#
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Donk. Johnsson catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Maneno shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips a jab from Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat. #T2#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Maneno catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Maneno's head.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
Well Johnsson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!

Event: OFC 340: Lafayette vs Chiku II
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Lafayette misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lafayette. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lafayette thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Lafayette takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lafayette lands with a slapping head kick.
Lafayette definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Maneno misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette connects with a high kick.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Lafayette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maneno slips a straight right by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Lafayette throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Lafayette.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Lafayette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafayette with a body shot.
Nice cross by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lafayette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno punishes Lafayette's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lafayette walks into a left hand. #T3#
Lafayette thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Lafayette.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Maneno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno staying out of range there.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range. #T4#
Maneno defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Lafayette. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lafayette rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lafayette at a distance.
Nice shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno 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.
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Lafayette dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lafayette has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lafayette lands an overhand right.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lafayette.
Maneno jabs at Lafayette's body.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maneno throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lafayette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette lands the left hand.
Lafayette throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Lafayette lands a head kick!
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maneno throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lafayette.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Lafayette throws a sloppy body shot
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Lafayette throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lafayette's hands.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Good standup being displayed there by Lafayette as he connects with a hook.
Maneno lands a body shot. #T2#
Lafayette swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno with a jab.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lafayette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Lafayette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Lafayette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lafayette's hands.#ROC2#
Lafayette is rocked!
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Lafayette throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing. #T4#
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Lafayette misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lafayette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafayette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Lafayette cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Lafayette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Lafayette's ribs.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Lafayette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lafayette scores with a decent looking hook.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Lafayette connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Lafayette walks into a left hand.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lafayette in his tracks.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Lafayette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lafayette on the side of the head.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Lafayette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Maneno.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Lafayette lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lafayette connects with a looping right hand.
Lafayette throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Maneno avoids a kick to the body.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette cracks a nice hook into Maneno's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Lafayette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette stuns Maneno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vicente Lafayette did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Lafayette knows he should have avoided that one.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Lafayette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lafayette lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lafayette defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Lafayette jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lafayette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Lafayette lands but Maneno takes it in his stride.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lafayette finds it's way round the side to connect with Maneno's head. #T3#
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Lafayette counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lafayette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Maneno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Lafayette as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Lafayette thuds his shin into the meat of Maneno's side.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Lafayette.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Lafayette had his way with Chiku Maneno in that round.
That's time! Lafayette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Lafayette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Lafayette.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Lafayette.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
A cross from Maneno lands.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Lafayette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat.
Maneno 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.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Maneno lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Vicente Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lafayette.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette moves away from the strike by Maneno.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Maneno stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Lafayette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette feinted with a counter takedown.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Maneno.
Lafayette quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lafayette swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Lafayette takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafayette with a body shot.
Lafayette lands a high kick!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafayette. Lafayette obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Lafayette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Lafayette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Maneno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Lafayette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Maneno slips a straight right by Lafayette.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

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 Vicente Lafayette.
I think Lafayette 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vicente Lafayette thanked Dauntless for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
Strunz connects with a jab.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz lands an overhand right.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Strunz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maneno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Strunz.
Maneno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strunz.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno is looking to wear down Strunz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Strunz saw that one coming.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strunz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Strunz defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Strunz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strunz.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Strunz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strunz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Strunz keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Strunz won't allow it.
Strunz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Strunz keeps him there for the moment.
Strunz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Strunz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Strunz tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strunz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz throws a front kick aimed at Maneno's knee but Maneno avoids it well.
Maneno lunges at Strunz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strunz's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno throws a body punch but Strunz moves out of range.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strunz cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno jabs Strunz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strunz motions for Maneno to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Strunz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Strunz misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Good leg kick by Strunz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strunz throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Strunz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strunz throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Strunz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Strunz shakes it off.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maneno slips a straight right by Strunz.#CL2#
Strunz gets a clinch. #T4#
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Strunz won't allow it. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strunz momentarily.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Strunz saw that one coming.
Strunz misses with a head kick.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Strunz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Maneno misses.
A punch combination from Strunz misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strunz.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strunz at a distance.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Maneno checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target. #CL2#
Strunz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Strunz throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Strunz only half commits.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno checks the leg kick.
Strunz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Strunz sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Strunz throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strunz. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strunz.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strunz lands a head kick. Maneno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Maneno cracks Strunz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Strunz takes one on the button.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz misses the jab.
Strunz throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strunz looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Strunz ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
Strunz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Strunz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Strunz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.#T3#
Strunz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno checks a low kick from Strunz.
Strunz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strunz throws a push kick but Maneno slaps the foot to one side.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Strunz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz needs to keep his hands up - Maneno had a free shot at his head there.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strunz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strunz.
Strunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Strunz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strunz tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Strunz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Strunz. Those never looked like landing.
Strunz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Maneno.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Strunz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Strunz misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Strunz throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strunz has time to react.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Strunz tries to clinch
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno lands a jab to the nose.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strunz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Strunz is rocked!
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strunz is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Strunz! Maneno dives in looking to finish! Strunz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.#CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.#CL2#
Symons closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch.
Symons looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Symons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Symons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Symons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Symons prevents Maneno from standing back up.
Symons controlling the action here.#T1#
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Symons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maneno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons wants to pass to mount but Maneno is defending the position.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno 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.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left lands for Maneno.
Symons tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Symons's body.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Symons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Symons - just one landing.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Symons misses with a looping left.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Symons looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.#CL2#
Symons instigates a clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Symons has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Symons is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Symons misses.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno is looking to wear down Symons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Symons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maneno defends it nicely.
Symons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Symons with that takedown attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maneno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symons somewhat.
Symons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Symons misses its intended target.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Symons slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons throws a leg kick that misses.
Symons drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
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.
#R2#
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Symons's head.
Symons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno works Symons's body with a nice hook.
Maneno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Symons shoots in.
Symons swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno cracks Symons with a right hand 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!
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Maneno jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Symons is rocked!
Maneno lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Symons up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Maneno from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Symons's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Lafayette lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Lafayette.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno misses the jab.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Lafayette lands.
We've been informed that Lafayette 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.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Maneno moves forwards but Lafayette connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lafayette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Lafayette lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette tries to counter with a clinch but Maneno shakes him off and moves away.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lafayette to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lafayette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno throws out a powerful jab.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno. #T2#
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lafayette darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage.
Lafayette has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lafayette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lafayette. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Lafayette wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette misses with a body punch
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Lafayette motions for Maneno to come forward. Lafayette throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Maneno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maneno tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Lafayette won't allow it.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Lafayette keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Lafayette. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Maneno sets himself, and Lafayette steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Nice shot by Lafayette.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette looks to clinch
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno slips a jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A good leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
A head kick from Lafayette lands but Maneno takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maneno is out of range and Lafayette settles back down.
Lafayette lands a really nice looking cross but Maneno seems unphased.
Lafayette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vicente Lafayette will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lafayette, as that shot connected.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lafayette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette lands a lovely overhand right.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lafayette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno 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.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lafayette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lafayette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Lafayette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Lafayette's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maneno is out of range and Lafayette settles back down.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Lafayette looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno with a hook.
Lafayette lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lafayette's hands.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafayette doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a front kick aimed at Maneno's knee but Maneno avoids it well.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Lafayette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Lafayette lands.
Lafayette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Maneno.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno is looking to wear down Lafayette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lafayette lands a high kick! #CL2#
Lafayette clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head. #T4#
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lafayette is trying to pull guard but Maneno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a hook
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Maneno as he checks the leg kick.
Lafayette throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lafayette tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Lafayette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Maneno takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lafayette cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Lafayette takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lafayette lands with a cross.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Lafayette.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno punishes Lafayette's body with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Maneno swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Donk. Lafayette catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. #T2#
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno works Lafayette's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Maneno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lafayette doesn't seem phased though.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Maneno.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lafayette moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Lafayette clinches up against the cage.
Lafayette is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maneno to keep the fight standing.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Lafayette's ribs.
Lafayette lands a really nice looking cross but Maneno seems unphased.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno walks into a left hand.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maneno's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Maneno.#T4#
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Maneno had a free shot at his head there.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lafayette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Lafayette forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Lafayette has double underhooks. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the head.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vicente Lafayette just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Lafayette throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Lafayette swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Maneno.
Lafayette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette connects with a looping right hand.
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Lafayette misses with a looping right.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Lafayette lands with a kick to the temple. Maneno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lafayette tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Lafayette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette misses with a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno sizes up Lafayette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno tries to move into range but Lafayette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Lafayette lands.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Lafayette throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Maneno lands a jab to Lafayette's midsection.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Nice shot by Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Lafayette tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Lafayette.
Maneno cracks Lafayette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Lafayette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maneno under the eye.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette throws a push kick but Maneno slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Lafayette dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maneno will feel that in the morning.
Lafayette walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lafayette.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette throws a leg kick
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Maneno slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette slips a jab from Maneno.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lafayette, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Lafayette.
Vicente Lafayette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lafayette swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maneno is out of range and Lafayette settles back down.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Lafayette had a free shot at his head there.
Lafayette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Lafayette wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Lafayette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.#T3#
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lafayette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafayette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno lands a jab to Lafayette's midsection.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lafayette. #T4#
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Lafayette.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lafayette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Maneno misses the jab.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafayette 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette is the new welterweight champion!
Vicente Lafayette really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Revenge Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Imbula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Imbula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Imbula's ribs.
Maneno lands a body shot.
Imbula is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
Imbula scores with a body shot.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Imbula lands with an overhand left.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
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!
Imbula throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Imbula throws a body kick that misses
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Imbula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Imbula misses the target.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imbula rather than just go for the knockout.
Imbula moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno throws the left hand but Imbula avoids the punch easily.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Nice jab there from Imbula.
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno blocks a low kick nicely.
Imbula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Imbula rushes Maneno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imbula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imbula tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land. #T3#
Imbula lands an uppercut.
Imbula jumps guard but Maneno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Imbula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Imbula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maneno misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Imbula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Imbula tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Imbula with a body shot.
Maneno slips a straight right by Imbula.
Imbula slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Imbula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
Maneno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Imbula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Imbula on the side of the head.
Maneno lunges at Imbula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Imbula's hand. #ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Imbula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maneno backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maneno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Imbula - the referee stops the clock and Maneno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Imbula. Maneno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Imbula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imbula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Maneno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maneno throws out a powerful jab.
Imbula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.#T1#
Imbula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Imbula didn't see that one coming.
Imbula takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Imbula appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Imbula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula misses the jab.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Imbula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Imbula thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maneno if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Donk. Imbula catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Imbula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.#T3#
Imbula dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
Maneno stuns Imbula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Imbula misses.
A jab from Imbula misses.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Imbula walks into a left hand.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Imbula tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Imbula throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Imbula slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Imbula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Imbula takes the fight into the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
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.
#R3#
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Imbula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Imbula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Imbula.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imbula staying out of range there.
Imbula tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imbula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Imbula lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Maneno is rocked!
Imbula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Imbula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Imbula seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
Imbula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imbula.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Imbula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Imbula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a left to the body.
Maneno moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Imbula's belly button to the back.
Imbula moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno moves out of range as Imbula strikes.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Imbula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maneno.
Jab, jab by Imbula - just one landing. #T3#
Maneno misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BOOM! Maneno lands a beautiful left hook that drops Imbula. Imbula tries to recover but Maneno is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Imbula lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno is the new welterweight champion!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Maneno stuns Akagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Akagi tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Maneno.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Akagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akagi wants to clinch
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno throws a body punch but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi slips a straight right by Maneno.
Akagi lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Akagi missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Akagi's ribs.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Akagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akagi has time to react.
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Akagi is just out of range.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akagi throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Akagi tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maneno takes a swing at Akagi's ribcage but misses.
Akagi throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
Maneno has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Akagi's head back.
Maneno swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Akagi throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.#T2##CL#
Akagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akagi throws an elbow but misses.
Akagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagi has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Maneno controls the action.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Akagi is controlling him.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Akagi is controlling him.
Maneno takes a shot to the head.
Akagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akagi prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno prevents a body shot from Akagi.
Maneno wants to break free but Akagi has control.
Akagi lands a shot to the body.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Akagi keeps him there for the moment.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akagi tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Akagi has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Akagi won't allow it.
Akagi lands a nice uppercut.
Akagi tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maneno sprawls well. Maneno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akagi moves away.
Akagi connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akagi.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Akagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagi punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno misses the jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno lands a jab to the head.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Akagi is just out of range.
Akagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akagi.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akagi scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akagi tries to clinch up.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Akagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
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#
Akagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akagi throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Akagi attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Akagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Akagi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maneno swivels and escapes.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akagi cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Akagi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maneno eats them both and turns towards Akagi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Akagi slips a straight right by Maneno.
Akagi attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
A low kick from Akagi misses
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Akagi is rocked!
Akagi tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Akagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akagi.#CL#
Akagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Akagi.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Akagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Akagi is controlling the position.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Akagi throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akagi with a body shot.
Akagi lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maneno pinned against the cage. Maneno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akagi.
Akagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Akagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno defending well as Akagi loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Akagi cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Akagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl out of it but Akagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maneno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yasuhiro Akagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akagi.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Akagi lands a two punch combo.
Akagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Maneno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Akagi misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Maneno slips a straight right by Akagi.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi misses with a leg kick.
Akagi misses with a straight left.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Akagi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akagi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Akagi moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Akagi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Akagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akagi misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
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!
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Akagi tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Akagi misses with a kick to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Akagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Akagi misses the target.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Akagi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yasuhiro Akagi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Akagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Akagi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Akagi slips a straight right by Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno slips a jab from Akagi.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Akagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maneno takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Akagi's body. Akagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akagi moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi is looking to clinch.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Akagi misses.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Akagi misses.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Akagi's ribs.
Akagi tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Akagi throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akagi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Akagi looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Akagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Akagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Akagi misses the target.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Akagi clinches.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Maneno blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Akagi has him pressed against the cage.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Maneno's ribcage. Maneno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maneno tries to circle away but Akagi has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Akagi moves away and avoids it.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Akagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akagi misses with a low kick.
Akagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akagi scores with a nice head shot.
Maneno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Akagi slips a jab from Maneno.
Akagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akagi lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Akagi motions for Maneno to come forward. Akagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Maneno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
Akagi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi blocks a jab.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Akagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Akagi moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Akagi's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chiku Maneno.
I think Maneno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
A victorious Chiku Maneno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Maneno jabs at Venom's body.
Venom throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Venom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Venom swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Venom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venom lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Venom counters with an outside leg kick.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Venom does it's job there.
Venom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Venom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maneno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Venom - the referee stops the clock and Maneno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Venom. Maneno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Venom lands a lovely overhand right.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venom. Venom obviously looking to wear him down.
Venom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Venom's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venom misses with a straight right.
Venom throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venom with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venom throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno. #T2#
Maneno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Venom lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Venom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venom rather than just go for the knockout.
Venom takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Venom moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Venom has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Venom has the dominant position.#TD#
Venom gets control of Maneno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Venom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Venom working for a triangle but Maneno defends it easily. #SU2#
Maneno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Venom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Venom throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Venom tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Venom lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Venom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Venom misses with a looping left.
Venom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Venom misses.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Maneno misses with a hook. Venom ducked under it nicely.
Maneno slips under a jab.#T4#
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Venom throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Venom lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Venom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom.
Venom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Venom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maneno is out of range and Venom settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Venom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Venom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
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 Stasius Venom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno stuns Venom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom.
Venom staying out of range there.
Venom throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Venom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Venom tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom tries to clinch but Maneno moves away
letting Maneno counter with a right hand. #T1#
Maneno takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Venom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maneno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Venom duly obliges.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom slips a jab from Maneno.
Venom looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maneno manages to circle out of the way.
Venom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maneno clobbers Venom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venom.
Venom avoids the body shot from Maneno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Venom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.#T2#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Venom.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Venom counters with a nice leg kick.
Venom looks to land a combination but Maneno avoids it well.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venom on the side of the head.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
Venom moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Venom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venom avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A head kick misses from Venom.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venom.
Venom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Venom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venom punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Venom's body. Venom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venom throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Venom throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno slips under a jab from Venom.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Venom throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Stasius Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T4#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Venom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Venom clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Venom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Venom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maneno manages to circle out of the way.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venom tries to clinch
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Venom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Venom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
Venom misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chiku Maneno 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#
Venom feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venom.
Venom throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Venom's belly button to the back.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Venom coming out on top.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno punishes Venom's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a hook but Venom blocks it.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Venom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Maneno connects with the punch.
No joy there for Venom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Venom lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Venom counters with a low kick, right behind Maneno 's knee.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venom takes one to the side of the head.
Maneno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Venom.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Venom avoids it with no problem.
Maneno throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range. #T2#
Venom misses with a right hand
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Venom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
Venom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venom throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Venom's shoulder, as Venom tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno lands the left hand.#T3#
Venom walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Donk. Maneno catches Venom right on the button with a cross.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Venom slips a straight right by Maneno.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Maneno takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a hook.#T4#
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a hook. Venom ducked under it nicely.
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Maneno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venom moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Venom throws a head kick that Maneno semi-blocks.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Venom's shoulder, as Venom tries to avoid the shot.
Venom looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Venom misses with a body shot.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Venom tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Venom misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maneno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flux.
Flux throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely.
Flux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Flux looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Flux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flux is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Flux's ribs.
Flux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flux looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Flux throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
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!
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno is looking to wear down Flux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Flux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Maneno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maneno lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flux is defended easily by Maneno.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##CL2#
Flux closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno is trying to break free.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Maneno in the body.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Flux looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flux at a distance. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno takes a swing at Flux's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Maneno tries to sprawl but Flux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Flux is controlling him
Maneno is looking to get back to is feet but Flux passes into side control.
Flux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Flux misses with some ground and pound and Maneno recovers position to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Flux is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flux is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Flux trying to mount his opponent but Maneno defends it.
Flux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.#TD2#
Flux drives through with a takedown into Maneno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
Flux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Flux wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Flux isn't so interested in that idea.
Flux advances position into side control!#T1#
Maneno tries to escape but Flux is in control.
Flux is putting a hurting on Maneno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Flux away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flux defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Flux tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Flux moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Flux moves into the clinch successfully.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Flux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Flux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flux prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Flux misses with some punches.
Flux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Flux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maneno can't keep his opponent in guard - Flux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flux working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maneno tries to kick Flux off but Flux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Flux is working for a submission of some sort.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux working Maneno over with strikes.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux works his way into side control.
Flux prevents Maneno from escaping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maneno trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Flux tries to score with some ground and pound. Maneno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Flux in side control, throwing shots but Maneno defends.
Flux wants to control but Maneno is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux lands a lovely overhand right.
Flux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Flux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno slips a jab from Flux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Flux connects with a jab.
Flux misses with a left hand
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Flux tries to counter it with a takedown but Maneno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maneno pinned against the cage. Maneno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Flux's head back.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maneno as he avoids it easily.
Flux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Flux clinches.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
Flux misses with the head strike. #T2#
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Flux keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flux has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flux misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
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!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Flux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maneno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flux advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Maneno really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Flux thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Flux goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maneno turns into him and now he's in Flux's guard.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flux is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Flux is looking for a triangle here but Maneno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Flux is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flux keeps trying to improve his position.
Flux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU#
Maneno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Flux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Maneno misses.

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 Chiku Maneno.
I think Maneno 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Angelov has time to react.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelov walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Angelov is just out of range.
Angelov flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Angelov cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Angelov pushes Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Angelov pushes him back against the cage.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maneno's face. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno throws a jab when Angelov was well out of range.#T1##CL2#
Angelov clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angelov works over Maneno's head and body with a nice combination.
A low kick from Angelov misses
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Angelov rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Maneno is trying to push Angelov away but Angelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angelov looking to stall.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Angelov has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Angelov is just out of range.
Angelov tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Angelov swinging wildly here.
Maneno lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno jabs Angelov right on the nose. Angelov blinks but takes it well.
Maneno sizes up Angelov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Angelov ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Angelov feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T3#
Maneno swings for the body but Angelov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Angelov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Angelov wants to clinch.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Angelov's ribs.
Angelov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maneno throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range. #T4#
Maneno takes a swing at Angelov's ribcage but misses.
Angelov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Angelov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Angelov - that will leave a mark!
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Angelov counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
Angelov scores with a push kick.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno swings for the body but Angelov moves out of range.
As Maneno backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Maneno misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Maneno misses.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Angelov's head. #CL2#
Angelov has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelov has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to push Angelov away but Angelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Angelov is controlling the position. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelov moves away.
Angelov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Angelov moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
Angelov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#T1#
Maneno is trying to push Angelov away but Angelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maneno avoids it.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
Maneno wants to break free but Angelov has control.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelov has him pressed against the cage.
Angelov keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angelov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Angelov moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
As Maneno backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Maneno throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Angelov throws a counter combo.#T2#
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
Maneno sizes up Angelov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Angelov throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Angelov only half commits.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelov moves away.
Angelov throws a counter combo.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov tries to clinch up.
Maneno is looking to wear down Angelov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Maneno catches Angelov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Peter Angelov's cut even more.#T3#
A jab lands there for Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Maneno has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angelov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maneno throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Angelov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angelov.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angelov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Angelov.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Angelov tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Angelov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Angelov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Angelov slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Angelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angelov ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
Maneno lands with a hook. Angelov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Angelov counters with a leg kick.
Angelov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Angelov is looking for the big counter here.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelov can do to turn this around?
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice jab there from Maneno.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angelov is looking for the big counter here.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Angelov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno is trying to push Angelov away but Angelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Angelov throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angelov counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Angelov to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Angelov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angelov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Angelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Angelov throws a counter combo.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Angelov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Angelov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Maneno backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Angelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Angelov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Angelov closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.#T3##BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Angelov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Angelov is looking to clinch.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Angelov unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Donk. Maneno catches Angelov right on the button with a cross.
Maneno throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelov moves away.
Angelov is looking for the big counter here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelov manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Angelov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maneno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Angelov slips a jab from Maneno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maneno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
A victorious Chiku Maneno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XL
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Maneno is working away. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maneno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Maneno tries to kick Vieira off but Vieira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Maneno is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Maneno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira wants to take a breather but Maneno is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maneno's coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vieira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Vieira seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.#T3##BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Maneno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno 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. #T4##TD2#
Vieira feints and as Maneno raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES#
Maneno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maneno cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno'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#
Vieira rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Maneno blocks with his arms.
Vieira keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira slips under a jab from Maneno.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieira slips under a jab from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Maneno's guard.#ES#
Maneno is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vieira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Maneno punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Vieira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira blocks a jab.#TD2#
Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Vieira is now in Maneno's guard.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving. #T3##ES#
Maneno pushes Vieira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maneno if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Maneno sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Vieira shakes it off.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Maneno cracks Vieira with a good jab.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maneno takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Maneno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maneno continues to drive forward.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Maneno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Maneno punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vieira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno backing away here, and Vieira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.#T2#
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maneno avoids it really well and circles away.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.#T3#
Vieira moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno sets himself, and Vieira steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maneno to the ground. Maneno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.#T4#
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maneno misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Vieira moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a jab.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rafael Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maneno wants it to stay on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maneno is trying to buck Vieira off.
Maneno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maneno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Nice uppercut lands for Maneno. That snapped Lokren's head back.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Lokren with a hook.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maneno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lokren misses with a hook
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lokren moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Lokren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
Maneno moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Lokren moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren scores with a body shot. #T4#
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lokren tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren connects with a jab.
Maneno slips a straight right by Lokren.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Maneno cracks Lokren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maneno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lokren to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lokren might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Maneno counters with a nice right hand that sends Lokren toppling to the canvas! Lokren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maneno finish him?!
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a big right hand! Oh Lokren is in trouble here! Maneno follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 525 - Judgement
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Strange throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maneno was covering up waiting for the punch and Strange finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Strange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maneno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maneno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Maneno won't allow Strange to sweep him here. #SU2#
Maneno stands and steps away. Strange gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Strange pushes Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Strange tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Strange is looking to clinch.
Strange tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Strange avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Strange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Strange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
Strange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno scores with a hook.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Strange knows he should have avoided that one.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simon Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno slips a straight right by Strange.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strange stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Strange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maneno is fending him off so far but Strange persists. Nope, Maneno circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Strange misses.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Strange shoots in and gets a takedown into Maneno's guard.
Strange trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand but Strange is controlling the position.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Strange is having none of it. #T3#
Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strange is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Strange moves out of range.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Maneno gets caught flat footed, as Strange shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Strange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange looking to pass the guard.
Strange advances to half guard. #T4#
Maneno is trying to stand.
Strange wants to pass to mount but Maneno is defending the position. #SUB#
Strange is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strange is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it. #ES2#
Maneno kicks Strange off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Strange moved out of range.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Strange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strange with a poor takedown
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strange.
Maneno leaves Strange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maneno misses with a hook. Strange ducked under it nicely.
Strange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strange connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Maneno cracks Strange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Maneno lands a big uppercut and Strange crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strange looks OK. Maneno waves Strange back to his feet!#ROC2#
Strange is rocked!
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Strange flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Strange is out cold! Maneno holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A victorious Chiku Maneno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Simon Strange spoke after the fight, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.

Event: Syn 522 - Melee
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow. #BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Maneno misses.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno with a hook.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Marsden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Marsden lands an overhand right.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Marsden gets a clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno blocking some punches. #BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Marsden tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marsden with a jab.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Marsden takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden wants to clinch.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Marsden shoots in and gets a takedown into Maneno's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maneno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maneno throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Marsden misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Marsden defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Marsden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful 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!
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden is looking to wear down Maneno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Marsden tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno slips a jab from Marsden.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Marsden. #TD#
Marsden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maneno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marsden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marsden cracks Maneno with a big right hand but Maneno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Marsden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marsden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maneno sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Marsden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marsden 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.
Marsden in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marsden trying to control the action but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maneno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maneno tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4##SUB#
Maneno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Maneno fending off the submission attempt from Marsden.
Maneno is trying to remain composed but Marsden is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Maneno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maneno trying to get back to his feet but Marsden is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden lands a body shot. #CL#
Marsden has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Marsden fails to pull guard.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling the position. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Maneno gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden has his takedown stuffed
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno misses the jab.
Marsden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marsden blocks a jab.
As Maneno backs away, Marsden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Maneno defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Marsden shakes it off.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Marsden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marsden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maneno throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Marsden shoots in but Maneno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno jabs at Marsden's body.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Marsden's body. Marsden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chiku Maneno.
Well Marsden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 519 - Collision
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Naoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Naoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses.
Naoki misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naoki under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki scores with a spinning back kick!
Naoki tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Naoki has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki misses with a body punch.
Naoki lands a right hand. #BC2#
Naoki breaks from the clinch.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Maneno avoids the head kick by Naoki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno misses with a hook. Naoki ducked under it nicely.
Naoki lands a front kick.
Naoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Naoki. Naoki maintains the clinch.
Naoki keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naoki just leaning against Maneno, taking a breather.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naoki has him pressed against the cage.
Naoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Naoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Naoki scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naoki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Naoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Naoki connects with a single shot there.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A thudding body kick lands there by Naoki!
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naoki.
Maneno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naoki throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naoki moves away.
Maneno stuns Naoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maneno enables Naoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maneno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Maneno wants to stand but Naoki is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maneno wants to stand but Naoki is controlling the position.
Naoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Naoki is having none of it.
Naoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naoki throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Naoki passes into half guard.
Naoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Maneno pushes Naoki off looking to stand but Naoki dives back in and keeps control.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maneno to regain full guard.
Naoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naoki won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maneno wants to stand up but Naoki is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki'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#
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naoki at a distance.
Naoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Naoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maneno swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maneno is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Maneno circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Naoki finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Naoki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maneno throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Naoki feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Naoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naoki scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
Naoki misses with an uppercut
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naoki. Naoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Naoki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maneno takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.#T2#
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Naoki.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Naoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Naoki's head back.
Maneno throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Naoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno is looking to wear down Naoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno misses with a hook
enabling Naoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Naoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Naoki throws a leg kick but Maneno checks it.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Maneno defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno misses with a hook. Naoki ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno tests Naoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naoki staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naoki.
Maneno misses the jab.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Maneno slips under a jab from Naoki.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes a swing at Naoki's ribcage but misses.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naoki counters with a low kick, right behind Maneno 's knee.
Naoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Naoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Naoki scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Naoki misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno slips a straight right by Naoki.
Naoki scores with a body shot.
Maneno throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
Naoki wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naoki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Maneno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Naoki shakes it off.
Naoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Naoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno jabs Naoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Naoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Naoki counters with a good, hard body kick but Maneno shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Naoki had a free shot at his head there.
Maneno throws a jab when Naoki was well out of range.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Maneno swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Naoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Naoki jumps guard but Maneno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Naoki breaks the clinch.
Maneno throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.#T2#
Naoki is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Naoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki misses with a hook
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Naoki counters with a leg kick.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Maneno throws a hook but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Naoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands with a cross.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Maneno tries to sprawl but Naoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Naoki stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Naoki stalling.
Naoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naoki lands strikes from half guard.
Naoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naoki working over Maneno with some ground and pound. Maneno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maneno is trying to stand. #T4#
Naoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Naoki throwing shots but Maneno is blocking nicely.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Naoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Maneno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Maneno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maneno tries to kick Naoki off but Naoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Naoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naoki 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
A determined Takeshi Naoki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rollins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins is looking to land body kicks.
Maneno cracks Rollins with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Rollins pushes Maneno away with a front kick.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Rollins swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maneno takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
A lazy left from Rollins finds it's target.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Rollins scoring well with a low kick there.
Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Maneno lands a body shot.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a hook but Rollins blocks it.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rollins cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Rollins tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Rollins cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Maneno moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
Rollins lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Rollins tried to counter with a leg kick but Maneno avoided it.#T4#
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
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 Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rollins lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
As Maneno backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a jab.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Maneno moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick. #T1##TD#
Rollins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rollins is in Maneno's guard.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rollins stays in close to Maneno's body and controls the position.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maneno wants to stand but Rollins is controlling the position.
Rollins 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.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Maneno is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rollins looks to land a combination. Maneno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins motions for Maneno to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno cracks Rollins with a good jab.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rollins feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Rollins looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Rollins tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno moves forwards but Rollins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno lands a jab to the nose.
Rollins throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily.
Rollins blocks a jab.
Rollins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Rollins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.#T4#
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollins.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Rollins blocks a jab.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rollins throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rollins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Rollins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A head kick misses from Rollins.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rollins.
Good leg kick by Rollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rollins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maneno to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Maneno throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Maneno swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rollins.
Rollins throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Rollins slips under a jab from Maneno.
Rollins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Maneno backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Rollins misses
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a hook but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rollins lands with an overhand left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno avoids a kick to the body.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rollins.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeVanzo - that will leave a mark!
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maneno moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
DeVanzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVanzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVanzo clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Maneno thuds a left hand into DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A big right from DeVanzo misses.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Maneno.
DeVanzo goes for a double leg but Maneno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maneno continues to drive forward.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeVanzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeVanzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big left from Maneno misses.
DeVanzo swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Maneno.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily.
DeVanzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
DeVanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.#T2#
DeVanzo scores with a nice head shot.
DeVanzo thuds his shin into the meat of Maneno's side.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVanzo throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeVanzo.
DeVanzo lands with a nice body punch.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
DeVanzo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Maneno lands a nice hook to DeVanzo's body. DeVanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeVanzo looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maneno is trying to defend but DeVanzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but DeVanzo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
DeVanzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DeVanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but DeVanzo is controlling him
Maneno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeVanzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
DeVanzo working Maneno over with strikes.
Still in half guard, DeVanzo seems content to control.
Maneno pushes DeVanzo off looking to stand but DeVanzo dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeVanzo is taking a breather. Maneno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVanzo under the eye.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeVanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno lands a body shot.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
DeVanzo slips under a jab from Maneno.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeVanzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and DeVanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from DeVanzo misses.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DeVanzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maneno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DeVanzo prevents Maneno from escaping the position.
DeVanzo staying calm.#ES2#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes DeVanzo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVanzo.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeVanzo can pounce on him.
A big left from DeVanzo misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range. #T2#
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
DeVanzo lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVanzo slips a straight right by Maneno.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artie DeVanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
DeVanzo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maneno takes a step back to recover.
DeVanzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
A left lands for Maneno.#CL#
DeVanzo forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
DeVanzo lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head. #BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeVanzo scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from DeVanzo does it's job there.#T4#
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
DeVanzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maneno swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie DeVanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and DeVanzo counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
DeVanzo looking to score a takedown here. Maneno is defending well but DeVanzo drives through and ends up in Maneno's guard.
DeVanzo stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maneno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Maneno kicks DeVanzo off and gets to his feet.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from DeVanzo finds it's target.
DeVanzo throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that second round.
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#
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
letting DeVanzo counter with a right hand.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVanzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeVanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeVanzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeVanzo. DeVanzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno jabs at DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
DeVanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.#T1#
DeVanzo looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVanzo.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
DeVanzo is rocked!
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeVanzo slips a jab from Maneno.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVanzo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
DeVanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Maneno as he checks the leg kick.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
DeVanzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVanzo throws out the jab.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and DeVanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but DeVanzo moved out of range nicely.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo feinted with a counter takedown.
DeVanzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
DeVanzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
Donk. Maneno catches DeVanzo right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
DeVanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
It appears DeVanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maneno defends it nicely.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
DeVanzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Maneno avoided it.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a jab when DeVanzo was well out of range.
DeVanzo slips under a jab from Maneno.
DeVanzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maneno lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
Maneno jabs DeVanzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a hook.
DeVanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno with a jab.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
DeVanzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maneno on his heels. He'll look to pass Maneno's guard now, I'm sure.
DeVanzo advances to half guard.
Maneno is staying active underneath DeVanzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artie DeVanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maneno missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeVanzo 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artie DeVanzo!
A victorious Artie DeVanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 500 - Cabrera vs Rocker
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev lands with a cross.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Vasilev misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Vasilev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev tries to counter by clinching up but Maneno breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasilev.
Vasilev missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Vasilev throws a sloppy body shot
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Vasilev counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilev.
Vasilev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Maneno sizes up Vasilev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasilev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno avoids the body shot from Vasilev. #T2#
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilev throws out a leg kick but Maneno moves out of range and Vasilev only half commits.
Vasilev lands a head shot.
Maneno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Vasilev tries to clinch up.
Vasilev looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range. #T3#
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilev, right into the meat.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilev counters with a nice body kick.
Maneno slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Maneno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilev lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilev throws out the jab.
Vasilev connects with a body shot.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Vasilev jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Vasilev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Vasilev misses its intended target. #T4#
Maneno stuns Vasilev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Vasilev counters by clinching up.
Our sources have told us that Vasilev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Maneno takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasilev.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Vasilev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilev misses the target.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilev scores with a head kick.
Vasilev misses with a kick to the body
and Maneno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vasilev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasilev swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Maneno misses. #T1#
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Vasilev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasilev counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasilev is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Vasilev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
As Maneno tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno stuns Vasilev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasilev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
And Vasilev counters with a quick kick to the body but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Vasilev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Vasilev counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasilev.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Vasilev has the dominant position.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasilev has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno being controlled against the cage.
Maneno is trying to push Vasilev away but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno is trying to push Vasilev away but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasilev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses the jab.
Vasilev throws a big counter combination but Maneno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasilev throws a front kick that sends Maneno stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Sloppy strikes from Vasilev. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick from Vasilev misses. #T4#
Vasilev scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilev.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Vasilev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Vasilev is controlling him.
Come on Vasilev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Vasilev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Vasilev has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Vasilev. #BC#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vasilev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maneno's hands.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilev.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a jab to Vasilev's midsection.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Vasilev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vasilev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasilev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Vasilev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasilev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilev's head. #T1#
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno with a hook.#CUT2#
Adrik Vasilev's cut is getting worse.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev. #CL#
Vasilev clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maneno up against the cage.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Maneno avoids the damage to the body.
Vasilev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maneno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
Vasilev prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno tries to break free but Vasilev pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Vasilev is controlling the position. #T2#
Maneno managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Maneno finds it's way through Vasilev's defenses.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vasilev rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilev tries to counter by clinching up but Maneno breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev misses with a wild combination.
Vasilev moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Vasilev throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilev tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maneno manages to circle out of the way.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Vasilev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilev tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Vasilev's belly button to the back.#T4#
A big left from Maneno misses.
Nice shot lands for Vasilev.
Maneno 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasilev 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev 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.

Event: Syn 496 - Wein vs Rocker II
Date: Jan 05, 2017

#R1#
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVanzo off the cage and back into range.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
DeVanzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeVanzo is controlling him.
DeVanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeVanzo chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno wants to stand but DeVanzo is controlling the position.
Maneno being controlled here, momentarily.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeVanzo is controlling him. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeVanzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maneno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeVanzo controls the pace.
DeVanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeVanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Maneno with a nice cross.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a nice body kick.
DeVanzo thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maneno pinned against the cage. Maneno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but DeVanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! DeVanzo slams his shin into Maneno's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeVanzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeVanzo pushes Maneno away with a front kick.
Maneno swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range. #T3#
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVanzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVanzo moves away from the strike by Maneno. #TD#
DeVanzo gets the takedown into side control.
Maneno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but DeVanzo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
DeVanzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeVanzo working the ground and pound.
Maneno takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeVanzo controls the position.
DeVanzo lands a few punches from side control.
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Maneno taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeVanzo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo is working Maneno over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maneno is trying to escape the position but DeVanzo is controlling the position.
Maneno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but DeVanzo is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by DeVanzo.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
DeVanzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeVanzo duly obliges.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno avoids the head kick by DeVanzo.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
DeVanzo lands a jab.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
DeVanzo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno slips a straight right by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
A jab from Maneno misses. #T1#
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeVanzo swinging wildly here.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno throws a hook but DeVanzo avoids it easily.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeVanzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno checks a low kick from DeVanzo.
Maneno misses with a hook
and DeVanzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno with a jab.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
DeVanzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maneno moves away from the strike by DeVanzo.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
DeVanzo lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
DeVanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
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!
Maneno moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
DeVanzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from DeVanzo. #TD#
DeVanzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maneno was covering up waiting for the punch and DeVanzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maneno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maneno wants to stand up but DeVanzo is controlling him. #ES2#
Maneno manages to escape and get back to his feet.
DeVanzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Maneno catches DeVanzo right on the button with a cross.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but DeVanzo slips the punch.#T4#
DeVanzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from DeVanzo
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeVanzo tries to land a body kick
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeVanzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeVanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeVanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and DeVanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno jabs at DeVanzo's body.
Maneno lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
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#
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Maneno swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVanzo.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by DeVanzo as he connects with a hook.
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno avoids the head kick by DeVanzo. #TD#
DeVanzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maneno is trying to stand. #T1#
DeVanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno tries to kick DeVanzo off but DeVanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeVanzo controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from DeVanzo.
Maneno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeVanzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maneno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeVanzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeVanzo prevents Maneno from standing back up. #T2#
DeVanzo is taking a breather. Maneno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maneno scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but DeVanzo manages to mount him!
DeVanzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
DeVanzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
DeVanzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeVanzo controlling from mount.
DeVanzo'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.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maneno wants to try and get back to his feet.
DeVanzo lands a nice shot to the head.
Maneno is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
DeVanzo controlling from mount.
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeVanzo controlling the position easily from mount.
DeVanzo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artie DeVanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeVanzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maneno swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev's coach down at Elite Strikers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vasilev connects with a jab.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno is looking to wear down Vasilev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilev.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasilev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilev is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Vasilev clinches.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Vasilev trying to control the position but instead, Maneno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilev into the cage.
Vasilev has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno tries to circle away but Vasilev has him pinned against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Vasilev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.#T2#
Vasilev lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Vasilev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the head.
Vasilev throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a body shot.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vasilev works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno misses with a body shot. #T3#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilev.
Vasilev fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasilev is looking to land body kicks.
Vasilev scores with a leg kick.
Vasilev clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Vasilev.
Maneno digs a good hook to Vasilev's body.
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Vasilev pushes Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch. #T4#
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!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno jabs at Vasilev's body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
Maneno throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev delivers a nice body kick.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilev. Vasilev obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasilev takes one on the button.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Vasilev moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vasilev scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilev swinging wildly here.
Vasilev feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
A cross from Maneno lands.
Vasilev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Vasilev's head but Vasilev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilev off the cage and back into range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
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!
Maneno scores with a jab to the head.
Maneno lunges at Vasilev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasilev's hand. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vasilev.
Vasilev misses with a hook.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Vasilev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Vasilev tries to clinch up.
Vasilev walks into a jab.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno lands with a hook. Vasilev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Vasilev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Vasilev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Vasilev is rocked!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Vasilev gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maneno gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vasilev is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Strange moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Strange fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Strange is now in Maneno's guard.
Strange landing with the ground and pound.
Strange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maneno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strange slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Strange is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Strange is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##ES#
Maneno kicks off Strange and gets to his feet.
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Strange throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strange can pounce on him.
Maneno lands a body shot.
Strange has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Strange's shoulder, as Strange tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Strange sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strange feints the counter takedown.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Strange swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strange throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Strange manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Strange slips the punch.
Strange feints the counter takedown.
Strange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Strange has a takedown stuffed.
Strange tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Strange. That snapped Maneno's head back. #TD2#
Strange manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maneno on his heels. He'll look to pass Maneno's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Maneno wriggles free and stands up.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Strange throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Strange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Strange.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strange is defended easily by Maneno.#TD2#
Strange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maneno!#SUB2#
Strange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maneno is trying to buck Strange off.
Strange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Strange is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Strange misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Strange throws an elbow but Maneno slips to the side and avoids it well.#ES#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Strange away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A swing and a miss from Strange.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Strange ducks down to avoid it.
Strange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno scores with a hook.
Strange slips a straight right by Maneno.
Strange misses the shot to the body.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strange.
Strange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Nice uppercut lands for Strange. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Strange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strange at a distance.
Maneno defending well as Strange loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Strange moves away and avoids it.
Strange feints the counter takedown.
Maneno throws a body punch but Strange moves out of range.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strange.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Strange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strange misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.#TD2#
Strange drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Strange drops back looking for a leg! Maneno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maneno manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Maneno's guard.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully. #ES#
Maneno has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strange has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strange pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strange lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Strange lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange lands with a light punch inside.
Maneno is trying to push Strange away but Strange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strange has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Strange is controlling him.
Maneno blocks a body shot from Strange.
Strange scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno avoiding damage as Strange throws knees to the body.
Strange lands a body punch.
Strange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Strange goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Strange gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Maneno pushes Strange off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maneno throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Strange looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Strange.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strange.#TD2#
Strange bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Maneno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Maneno defending well as Strange loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Strange tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maneno defending well as Strange loads up on a big left hand.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Strange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strange shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maneno sprawls well. Maneno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strange gets slowly back to his feet.
Strange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strange misses with a body shot.
Strange misses with a hook.
Strange moves away from the strike by Maneno.
And Strange tries to counter it with a takedown but Maneno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Strange's ribs.#T4#
A jab from Strange misses.
Strange misses with a straight right.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange lands with a nice body punch.
Strange swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strange darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Maneno.
Strange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strange scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Strange steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Jab by Maneno.#TD2#
Strange throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maneno was covering up waiting for the punch and Strange finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Maneno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Strange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Maneno throws a body punch but Strange moves out of range.
Strange throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Strange ducks down to avoid it.
Strange takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strange uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Strange throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Strange lands with a right hand.
Strange misses with a series of wild punches.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strange scores with a nice strike.
Maneno punishes Strange's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Strange seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Strange tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Strange's body.
Maneno slips under a jab from Strange.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Maneno throws a hook but Strange blocks it.
Strange looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strange feints the counter takedown.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Strange lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strange has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Maneno throws a jab when Strange was well out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Strange shoots in.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Strange goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strange to score with a decent uppercut.
Strange with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Strange.
Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strange. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Strange feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Strange's head but Strange sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strange.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Strange lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maneno doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Strange closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strange connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strange moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno misses with a hook.
And Strange tries to counter it with a takedown but Maneno pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strange tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strange thinking.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Strange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strange.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strange misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno takes a swing at Strange's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maneno 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Simon Strange stepped up to the mic, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.

Event: Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Ridgway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgway was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Ridgway throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Ridgway's body.
Ridgway throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgway thinking.
Ridgway slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Ridgway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgway.
Ridgway misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgway needs to keep his hands up - Maneno had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Ridgway has been cut.
Ridgway connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgway misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Maneno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gary Ridgway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Ridgway knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridgway avoids the body shot from Maneno.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
Ridgway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Ridgway.
Ridgway throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Ridgway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Ridgway swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ridgway rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgway misses with a body kick.
Ridgway darts in looking for a takedown but Maneno gets double underhooks and turns Ridgway into the cage.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Ridgway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Maneno as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Ridgway's ribs.#T2#
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maneno avoids it really well and circles away.
Maneno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ridgway is breathing heavily.
Maneno scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgway.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ridgway lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Ridgway misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgway thinking.
Maneno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maneno wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Ridgway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridgway misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Gary Ridgway's cut is getting worse.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgway manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Maneno cracks Ridgway with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maneno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ridgway to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ridgway is rocked!#T3#
Maneno finds Ridgway's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ridgway flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Maneno lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ridgway will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Spiteri works the jab nicely.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Spiteri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri misses with a hook.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Spiteri.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiteri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Spiteri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Maneno swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
Maneno digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Maneno finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a left hand #TD#
and Spiteri counters with a shoot takedown. Maneno fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri is in close to Maneno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiteri throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Maneno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spiteri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#BC#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spiteri's head.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Spiteri's head back.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spiteri connects with a body shot.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.#T3#
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spiteri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Spiteri takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.#TD#
Spiteri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Spiteri is now in Maneno's guard.#ES2#
Maneno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Spiteri is controlling him.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spiteri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Spiteri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno checks the leg kick.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri slips a jab from Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri shoots in and drives through. Maneno sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
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 Dave Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spiteri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spiteri misses with a looping left.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Spiteri attempts a counter takedown but Maneno avoids it well and moves away.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Spiteri feinted with a counter takedown.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spiteri doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Spiteri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maneno's guard.
Spiteri throwing strikes but missing.
Maneno wants to stand up but Spiteri is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spiteri won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet. #T1#
Maneno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maneno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a straight right. #TD#
Spiteri scores with a takedown into Maneno's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiteri stops Maneno from standing up. #T2#
Spiteri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Maneno pushes Spiteri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiteri lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.#T3#
Spiteri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maneno misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Spiteri's belly button to the back.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Spiteri catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiteri scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri with a jab.
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spiteri on the side of the head.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
It looked like Spiteri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maneno.
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!
Maneno throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range. #T4#
Spiteri misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
A nice side step and Maneno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Maneno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Spiteri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Spiteri tries to counter with a takedown but Maneno is quick to defend against it.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Maneno avoids it well.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Maneno lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri. #TD#
Spiteri gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Spiteri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Spiteri seems unphased.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Spiteri lands a body shot. #T2#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maneno lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno jabs Spiteri right on the nose. Spiteri blinks but takes it well.
Spiteri lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Spiteri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Maneno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Spiteri's body.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Spiteri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Spiteri counters with a single leg into guard. Maneno didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spiteri postures up in Maneno's guard and throws a big left but Maneno blocks it.
Spiteri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Maneno uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.#TD#
Spiteri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maneno to the mat! Maneno manages to get full guard.
Spiteri throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Spiteri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spiteri lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chiku Maneno.
I think Maneno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
After winning the bout, Chiku Maneno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Julio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Julio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Julio duly obliges.
Maneno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Julio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Julio misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Julio!
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a hook. Julio ducked under it nicely.
Julio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Julio! But no joy.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Julio throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Julio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Julio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maneno's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Julio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Julio is rocked!
Julio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Julio is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?#KD#
Maneno cracks Julio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Julio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maneno finish him?
Julio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Julio! But no joy.
Julio throws a lazy head kick
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Julio thinking.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno cracks Julio with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Julio falls to his knees and Maneno doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, 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.

Event: Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renninger.
Renninger moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno lands a jab to Renninger's midsection.
Renninger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renninger tries to clinch up
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Renninger didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Renninger counters by moving into the clinch.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Renninger has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renninger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maneno tries to break free but Renninger pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Renninger connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renninger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger is looking to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Renninger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Renninger scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
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!
Maneno slips a jab and a cross from Renninger.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Renninger counters by clinching up.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Renninger is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Renninger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger. #BC#
Renninger breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Renninger closes the distance and clinches.
Renninger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maneno wants to break free but Renninger has control.
Maneno tries to circle away but Renninger has him pinned against the cage.
Renninger scores with a knee to the head.
Renninger has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renninger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Renninger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Renninger saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target. #T3#
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger lands a jab to the nose.
Renninger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Renninger looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Renninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renninger slips under a jab from Maneno.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Renninger lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Renninger throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renninger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renninger lands a good knee to the midsection. Maneno won't want to take too many of those.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Renninger.
Renninger lands with a light punch inside.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Renninger prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Maneno. #BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renninger cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Renninger looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Renninger throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Renninger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Nice defenses there by Renninger.
A counter left hand to the body from Renninger misses its target.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Renninger staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Renninger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Renninger takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno tries to circle away but Renninger has him pinned against the cage.
Renninger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renninger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Renninger is controlling him.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Renninger has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Renninger should have avoided that one.
Renninger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renninger.
Maneno moves out of range as Renninger throws a body kick.
Renninger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maneno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Renninger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Renninger misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renninger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a hook but Renninger avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Renninger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
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!
Maneno scores with a jab. Renninger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renninger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renninger misses with a body kick.
Renninger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range. #CL#
Renninger forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renninger lands a knee to the head.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Renninger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renninger with a jab.#T3#
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Renninger counters with a low kick, right behind Maneno 's knee.
Renninger looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Renninger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Renninger swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Renninger is out of range.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Renninger ducks down to avoid it.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Renninger's ribs.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Renninger counters by clinching up.
Richard Renninger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Renninger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Renninger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Renninger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Renninger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Renninger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maneno stuns Renninger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renninger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Maneno as he connects with a hook.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renninger's hands.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Renninger didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Maneno.#T1#
Renninger tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Maneno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renninger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renninger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Renninger counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Renninger moves into the clinch.
Renninger working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Renninger misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Renninger moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
As Maneno tries to get set, Renninger tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.
Renninger slips a straight right by Maneno.
Renninger throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Renninger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Renninger clinches with his opponent.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maneno avoids it.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renninger.
Maneno is trying to break free.#BC#
Renninger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renninger cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Renninger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Renninger. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Renninger just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renninger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renninger in his tracks.
Renninger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Maneno lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renninger lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renninger.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Renninger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renninger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Renninger avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maneno tries to get set, Renninger tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Renninger!
A very excited looking Richard Renninger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 453 - Great American Bash
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Strange fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Strange is now in Maneno's guard.
Strange trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strange won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Strange scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno wants to stand up but Strange is controlling him.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Strange has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Strange 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.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Strange stops Maneno from standing up.
Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strange working some strikes from top position.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maneno wants to stand but Strange is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maneno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Strange is having none of it.
Strange throwing strikes but missing.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Strange is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strange lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strange scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strange was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Strange's head.
Maneno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strange finds it's way round the side to connect with Maneno's head.
Strange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Strange changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maneno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maneno keeps working.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Strange is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strange tries for a kimura but Maneno is defending well. #T3#
Strange fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maneno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Strange is controlling him well.
Maneno is working to avoid the ground and pound but Strange connects with a decent elbow.
Maneno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strange on the ground.
Strange advances nicely into full mount.
Strange looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strange looking to finish with strikes here!
Maneno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Maneno that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strange trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Maneno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Strange can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maneno is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Strange jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maneno manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strange creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maneno pushes Strange away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Strange gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Strange working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Strange closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maneno did well to prevent Strange getting side control.#SUB2#
Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Maneno is trying to stand up here but Strange is controlling him well.
Strange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maneno is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Strange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strange has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strange stops Maneno from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Maneno defends the submission attempt.
Strange prevents Maneno from standing back up.
Strange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maneno pushes Strange off looking to stand but Strange dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strange throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Strange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Strange drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Strange drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maneno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maneno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maneno! #REVR#
Strange is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maneno off and has taken his back!#T2#
Strange looking to hold on to the position here but Maneno rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maneno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strange trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand but Strange is controlling the position.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Strange manages to pass to side control. #T3##SUB2#
Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
Strange stops Maneno from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maneno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Strange is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Strange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Maneno is defending well. #SUB2#
Strange seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strange maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maneno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strange has cracked it and Maneno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strange!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Strange!
A victorious Simon Strange thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 443 Fortunado vs Vinetto 3
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Maneno.
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill presses Maneno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Maneno tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Hill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maneno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hill can turn it around.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.#T2#
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill connects with a high kick.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maneno blocks it well.#T3#
Hill lands with a kick to the temple. Maneno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Hill tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Maneno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hill clinches.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Maneno misses. #CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maneno is defending well for now.#T1#
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill misses with some punches.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill wants to clinch.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.#T3#
Maneno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Hill thumps Maneno with a low kick.#CL2#
Hill clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno sets himself, and Hill steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.#T4#
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Hill.
Hill connects with a high kick.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
#R3#
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jericho Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Hill lands.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hill. #T1#
Hill slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Hill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hill defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Hill motions for Maneno to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Hill thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Hill avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maneno tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill working aggressively here.
Maneno is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Hill lands a right hand.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Jericho Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hill.
Hill working aggressively here.
Maneno wants to break free but Hill has control.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!
Our winner, Jericho Hill, 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.

Event: Syn 435 - Slinga vs. Dyson
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Good exchange - Rocker coming out on top.
A left lands for Rocker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocker. #TD#
Rocker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maneno's half guard.
Rocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocker.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rocker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maneno 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.
Rocker working Maneno over with strikes.
Maneno tries to kick Rocker off but Rocker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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!#SUB#
Rocker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maneno is just riding it out for now. Rocker eventually gives up the hold.
Rocker throwing shots but Maneno is blocking nicely.
Rocker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though. #T1#
Rocker stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Rocker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rocker is nestled in close to Maneno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
Rocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Rocker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Rocker is controlling him
Rocker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocker working Maneno over with strikes.
Rocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maneno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maneno is trying to stand.
Rocker thows a huge punch but Maneno dodges it nicely.
Rocker slips a nice elbow through Maneno's hands, connecting with Maneno's forehead.
Rocker thows a huge punch but Maneno dodges it nicely. #T2#
Rocker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though.
Rocker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocker lands strikes from half guard.
Rocker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Rocker there.
Maneno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocker working Maneno over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rocker connects with a nice short shot to Maneno's temple.
Rocker lands with a punch from half guard.
Rocker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maneno pushes Rocker off looking to stand but Rocker dives back in and keeps control.
Rocker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rocker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Rocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maneno tries to kick Rocker off but Rocker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rocker working over Maneno with some ground and pound. Maneno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Rocker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maneno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rocker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maneno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rocker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maneno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocker.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well. #T4#
Rocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Rocker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rocker connects with a nice short shot to Maneno's temple.
Rocker 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.#SUB#
Rocker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maneno is just riding it out for now. Rocker eventually gives up the hold.
Rocker throwing shots but Maneno is blocking nicely.
Rocker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rocker.
Rocker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Rocker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rocker works over Maneno with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocker landing with the ground and pound.
Rocker postures up in Maneno's guard and throws a big left but Maneno blocks it.
Rocker throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Maneno uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Maneno throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Rocker throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocker throws a leg kick
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Maneno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocker with a body shot.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno digs a good hook to Rocker's body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Rocker.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Rocker counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Rocker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maneno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocker lands a couple of digs.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Rocker tries to pass. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maneno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Rocker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocker lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Rocker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maneno sprawls well initially but Rocker persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rocker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maneno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocker.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Rocker is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno has hold of Rocker's hands but Rocker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Rocker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maneno defending well though. #T4#
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
Maneno pushes Rocker off looking to stand but Rocker dives back in and keeps control.
Rocker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maneno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maneno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker drops an elbow to the side of Maneno's head.
Rocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maneno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rocker prevents Maneno from standing back up.
Rocker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maneno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rocker lands strikes from half guard.
Maneno taking some punishment here, with Rocker in his half guard.
Maneno pushes Rocker off looking to stand but Rocker dives back in and keeps control.
Maneno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R3#
Maneno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Rocker misses with the combination. #TD#
Rocker looking to score a takedown here. Maneno is defending well but Rocker drives through and ends up in Maneno's guard.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocker prevents Maneno from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Maneno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rocker lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rocker has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rocker on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rocker moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
It looks like Rocker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocker rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Rocker lands a jab to the nose.
Rocker misses with a hook.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno lands with a hook. Rocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Rocker connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maneno lands a body shot. #T2#
Rocker lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocker.
Rocker lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocker.
Maneno tries to escape but Rocker is in control. #SUB#
Rocker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maneno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocker working the head with strikes.
Rocker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maneno down.
Rocker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Rocker is chipping away with strikes.
Rocker cracks Maneno with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ES2#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Rocker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno punishes Rocker's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno walks into a jab.#CL#
Rocker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno walks into a stiff left hand from Rocker.
Jab by Maneno.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maneno takes a step back to recover.
Rocker digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maneno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maneno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Rocker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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