Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manning has been working on his balance at Big Price MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Martin.
A head kick from Martin lands but Manning takes it in his stride. #TD#
Manning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Manning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Martin is looking to stand up but Manning isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manning won't allow Martin to sweep him here. #T1#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Manning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manning looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB#
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Martin is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3##SUB#
Manning working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Manning maintains control.
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Manning working for a submission but Martin is keeping him at bay.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Manning looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Martin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning landing shots from mount.
Martin gets back to half guard.
Manning tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peyton Manning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Manning looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Manning wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Manning wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back!
Martin not allowing Manning to control his hands.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peyton Manning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Manning controlling the position.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Heritage Gym inform me that Martin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manning wants to get back to full guard but Martin has passed into side control.
Manning is not content to let Martin control the position.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Manning tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Manning is not content to let Martin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Manning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manning is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manning's back!
Manning looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Manning tries to break free.
Manning trying to control but not successfully.
Manning tries to escape the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Martin to control.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Manning wants to escape the position.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Manning is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manning is trying to keep Martin in close. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning 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.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#SUB#
Manning working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily. #SUB#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.

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 Peyton Manning.
I think Manning 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peyton Manning!
Our winner, Peyton Manning, 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: DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Staal tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Manning is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staal is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Manning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura but Staal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manning to get the leverage. #T1#
Manning throwing shots but Staal is blocking nicely.
Manning 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.
Staal gets back to full guard.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Staal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Manning looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Staal has picked Manning up and slammed him! Manning can't keep hold of the triangle and Staal manages to pass to side control!
Manning sneaks back into half guard.
Staal trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom. #T2#
Staal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal works his way into side control.
Manning tries to bench press Staal off him but Staal keeps the position.
Staal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Staal is chipping away with strikes.
Manning is looking for a sweep.
Staal scores with punches from side control.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Staal cracks Manning with a big right hand but Manning just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Staal is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Manning wants to control but Staal postures up.
Staal has control of an arm but Manning manages to advance to Staal's back!
Staal trying to control but not successfully.
Manning seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Manning keeps control of the position as Staal tries to break free.
Staal trying to control the position but Manning manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Manning looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Staal is controlling Manning 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Manning being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Staal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staal working some strikes from top position.
Staal controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staal defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Staal 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#
Manning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Peyton Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal throws a shot to the body.
Staal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manning is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Staal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manning was covering up waiting for the punch and Staal finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Staal stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manning wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Manning is looking to sweep but instead, Staal has passed into half guard.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning wants to control but Staal is keeping busy.
Manning is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Well, if Staal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Staal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
Staal working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Staal is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Staal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Staal there.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Staal pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning is pressing down on Staal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Staal controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Manning has his foot on Staal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staal works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manning is looking for a triangle here but Staal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning has a hand on Staal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Staal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Staal looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staal digs a good hook to Manning's body.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staal finds it's way round the side to connect with Manning's head.
Staal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Staal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Staal misses.
Manning changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Staal.
Staal looks to land a left hand but Manning moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
Eric Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staal lands a body shot.
Manning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Staal.
Staal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manning shoots for a takedown but Staal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown. Staal tries to sprawl out of it but Manning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Staal 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 Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Staal.#T2#
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manning momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning has his takedown stuffed
and Staal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manning really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manning tries to counter with a takedown but Staal is quick to defend against it.
Staal cracks Manning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Staal.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manning.
Staal lands a head kick. Manning smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Staal scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!#T3#
Staal cracks Manning with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Staal!

Event: DUEL#143 Parker vs Ashton
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Manning decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witcher keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Witcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witcher wants to get back to full guard.
Witcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.#T1#
Manning performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Witcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning. #SUB2#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Witcher has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Manning maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Witcher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manning has cracked it and Witcher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peyton Manning!
A relieved looking Peyton Manning 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: DUEL#137 Champion vs Champion
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patrick circles away.
Patrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
Patrick is looking to counter the offense by Manning and move into the clinch.
Manning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patrick pinned against the cage. Patrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jean Claude Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.#CL#
Patrick closes the distance and pushes Manning back into the cage.
Patrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patrick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick misses with a knee to the head.
Patrick looking to throw knees to the head but Manning is blocking nicely.
Patrick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manning fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC#
Patrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patrick gets a clinch.
Patrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manning blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick misses with a knee strike.
Manning fails to pull guard.
Patrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manning tries to pull guard but Patrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Patrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Patrick forces Manning back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manning blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Manning successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Patrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Manning has his foot on Patrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patrick works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.
Patrick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manning is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Manning is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Patrick rolls with it to try and escape but Manning cranks on the arm and Patrick is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
A very excited looking Peyton Manning 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 Jean Claude Patrick had this to say: 'Sometimes you win sometimes you learn that's it!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 80: House of Pain
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
Manning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Manning moved away.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Manning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz lunges at Manning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manning's hand.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manning fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Manning dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#T1#
Diaz working a defensive guard but Manning manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Manning is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diaz is trying to escape and Manning transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diaz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manning! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
A very excited looking Peyton Manning 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: KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
And Manning tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Manning is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
Manning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manning blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Manning feints the counter takedown.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Manning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Manning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.#T1#
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner jabs at Manning's body.
Manning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanner lands with a straight right. Manning didn't see that one coming.
Tanner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning. #KD#
Tanner sends Manning crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tanner is motioning to the referee to let Manning up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner drops Manning with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manning! Tanner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Parker swings for the body but Manning moves out of range.
Parker connects with a right hand. Manning shakes it off.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manning fails to land the takedown.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manning appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Manning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target. #TD#
Manning scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Manning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Parker gets back to half guard.
Parker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Manning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker trying to control here. #SUB#
Manning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning moves into full mount! Parker won't be happy about that! #T3#
Parker is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Manning wants to finish this one by submission but Parker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Manning.
Manning prevents Parker from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Manning looking to isolate an arm here. Parker doesn't see it coming and as Manning extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Manning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, Peyton Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 59: Hot Night
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Manning has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manning shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
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.
Manning is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Johnson 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.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Manning is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it. #T2#
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manning has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson 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#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Manning in close.
Manning pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning. #SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Manning dodges it nicely.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson controlling the action here.
Manning is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Manning keeps Johnson under control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson works over Manning with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Johnson is working Manning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Manning tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Johnson prevents Manning from improving his position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manning pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Manning shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Johnson 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manning is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Manning advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Manning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Manning from advancing to side control.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manning's guard.#SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manning gets full guard.#T3#
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Luke Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Peyton Manning.
Well Johnson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
A very excited looking Luke Johnson 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: KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
Manning closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rizzo did well to prevent Manning getting side control.
Manning passes to full mount! #SUB#
Manning has hold of Rizzo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rizzo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Manning looking to secure an arm triangle but Rizzo defends it well. #SUB#
Manning working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manning scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rizzo?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Manning'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.
Rizzo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rizzo is looking to escape.
Rizzo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Manning is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rizzo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rizzo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Manning anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rizzo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Manning slips an arm under Rizzo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Manning has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Manning is squeezing on Rizzo like an anaconda would it's prey. Rizzo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peyton Manning!
Peyton Manning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Frank Rizzo had this to say: 'Take it easy there sizzle chest. '.

Event: C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Manning manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tudekiks on his heels. He'll look to pass Tudekiks's guard now, I'm sure.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tudekiks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning passes Tudekiks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tudekiks is trying to stand back up but Manning is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tudekiks is just riding it out for now. Manning eventually gives up the hold.
Tudekiks's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio 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.
Manning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tudekiks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tudekiks tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Manning is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tudekiks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peyton Manning!
A relieved looking Peyton Manning 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: C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Manning takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Zapata forces Manning back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Manning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manning has his feet on Zapata's thighs here. He's pushed Zapata off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zapata screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
An out of breath Peyton Manning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Manning darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Manning into the cage. #TD#
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manning to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Manning throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manning is in Garcia's guard.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Manning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Manning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Garcia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Manning! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peyton Manning!
A very excited looking Peyton Manning 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: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Paunovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Paunovic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Paunovic.
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning moves out of range as Paunovic strikes.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Paunovic and move into the clinch position.
Manning cracks Paunovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paunovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manning is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Paunovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manning 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.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
Manning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paunovic.#CL#
Paunovic rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
Paunovic lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paunovic misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Paunovic misses with the head strike.
Manning keeps control of Paunovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Paunovic.
Paunovic blocking some punches.
Paunovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paunovic pushes Manning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manning blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Paunovic. #TD2#
Manning jumps into guard, dragging Paunovic to the mat.
Manning is trying to keep Paunovic in close.
Paunovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paunovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paunovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning working a defensive guard but Paunovic passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Paunovic is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Paunovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning gets full guard.#T3#
Manning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paunovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paunovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
Manning is controlling Paunovic's posture.#SUB2#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paunovic trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manning controls Paunovic momentarily but Paunovic frees himself.
Paunovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paunovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paunovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paunovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paunovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manning working for a triangle but Paunovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic 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#
Manning tries for a takedown but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paunovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been told by Paunovic's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paunovic - the referee stops the clock and Manning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paunovic. Manning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Paunovic misses. #CL#
Paunovic drives through and clinches with Manning against the cage.
Paunovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manning. #BC#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Paunovic clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Paunovic - that landed with a thud.
Paunovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paunovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paunovic.
Manning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paunovic is leaning against Manning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paunovic tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paunovic misses with a knee strike.
Manning wants to stall.
Paunovic lands a nice uppercut.
Paunovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paunovic throwing a counter right hand but Manning manages to avoid it.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Paunovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paunovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Manning counters with a shoot takedown. Paunovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Manning trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Paunovic.
Paunovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Manning advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic 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.
Paunovic is working hard here to advance position.
Paunovic is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard. #T3#
Manning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paunovic trying to control but Manning postures up. #SUB2#
Manning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paunovic is just riding it out for now. Manning eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Manning seems content to control.
Peyton Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paunovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manning preventing the sweep.
Paunovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manning puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manning wants to take a breather but Paunovic is having none of it.
Paunovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paunovic is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Paunovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Paunovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Manning gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paunovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paunovic throws a push kick but Manning slaps the foot to one side.
Manning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manning.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Paunovic.
Manning cracks Paunovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic misses with a straight left.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Manning moved away.
Manning tries to clinch but Paunovic moves out of range.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoran Paunovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Manning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paunovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning darts in trying to clinch
and Paunovic counters with a straight right hand.
Paunovic scores with a jab. Manning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paunovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Paunovic.
Paunovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Manning moves into the clinch.
Paunovic makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Paunovic tries to circle away but Manning has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning misses with a straight left.
Manning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paunovic. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paunovic as he avoids it easily.
Paunovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Paunovic.
Paunovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning swinging wildly here.
Paunovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Manning's head.
Some wild striking there from Paunovic.
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paunovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Manning is out of range.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paunovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paunovic tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paunovic to the ground. Paunovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Paunovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Manning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paunovic tests Manning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manning takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manning moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
Manning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Manning closes the distance and pushes Paunovic back into the cage.
Paunovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Manning misses with the head strike.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Manning tries to pull guard but Paunovic won't allow it.
Zoran Paunovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.
Paunovic working aggressively here.
Zoran Paunovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Paunovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
Paunovic throws a head punch that misses.
Manning tries to pull guard but Paunovic won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Paunovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manning is defending well for now.
Paunovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peyton Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paunovic lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paunovic, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can sing, dance and I have a lot of money'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Manning tries to clinch up but Haynes circles away and keeps his distance.
Haynes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Manning rushes Haynes and presses him up against the cage.
Haynes blocks a body shot from Manning. #TD#
Manning gets control of Haynes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manning will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Manning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Manning wants to take a breather but Haynes is having none of it.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Haynes is defending well.
Manning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Manning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Haynes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peyton Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, Peyton Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1#
Manning moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manning enables Moore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manning manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Moore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manning has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moore is looking to defend but Manning has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moore! Manning pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moore taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peyton Manning!
After winning the bout, Peyton Manning 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: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Ranyy tries to move into range but Manning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ranyy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ranyy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Manning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning 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.
Manning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranyy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Manning pushes Ranyy up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Manning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ranyy trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Ranyy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Manning is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ranyy has his hands clasped together but Manning extends and breaks Ranyy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manning.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, Peyton Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Petely staying out of range there.
Petely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.#TD#
Petely scores with a takedown into Manning's guard.
Petely tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Petely has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manning wants to sweep here but Petely controlling him for the moment.
Manning is pulling down on Petely's head. It's preventing any offense from Petely, at least for the moment.
Petely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manning is looking for a triangle but Petely pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Manning working for submissions but it's allowed Petely to get to half guard.
Petely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Petely wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Petely is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petely.
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Petely in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petely scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Petely 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.
Petely seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Still in half guard, Petely seems content to control.
Manning is looking to control Petely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Petely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Petely lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manning looking to control.
Petely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position but Petely postures up.
Petely scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petely connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard. #REVB#
Petely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Petely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Petely is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petely keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Petely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petely's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Petely tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Petely is in trouble now - Manning has advanced to mount!
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petely is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
Manning content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Petely defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petely is desperately trying to improve his position but Manning has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petely dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Manning misses. #TD#
Petely looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manning trying to control the position.
Petely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Petely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petely has Manning in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Petely has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning stands and throws Petely's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Manning wants to control but Petely is keeping him busy.
Petely is looking to regain half guard here but Manning keeps moving and retains side control.
Petely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manning's best efforts.#SUB#
Petely looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in DOG HOUSE!! inform me that Manning has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Petely is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Manning wants to free his trapped foot but Petely is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petely tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manning wants to control from the top but Petely keeps moving. #SUB#
Petely looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manning is defending well. Petely quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Petely celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petely!

Event: GKNY 82 - Gumption v Great
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Skeet scores with the left hand. Manning knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Manning looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skeet keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning advances to half guard.
Manning trying to control the action but Skeet is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking to advance position but Skeet won't allow it. #SUB#
Manning is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Manning is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Skeet to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Manning passes Skeet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Manning wants to work for an arm triangle but Skeet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manning prevents Skeet from improving his position.
Manning trying to mount his opponent but Skeet defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skeet preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Skeet manages to get to full guard.
Skeet keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Skeet managing to control the position.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Skeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skeet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skeet clobbers Manning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skeet avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning takes a swing at Skeet's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Skeet misses.
Skeet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manning eats them both and turns towards Skeet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skeet's head backwards.
Skeet misses with a body shot.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manning throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Skeet to counter with a crisp jab.
Manning takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skeet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manning under the eye.#KD2#
Skeet cracks Manning with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manning looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skeet finish him? #ROC2#
Manning is rocked!
Manning gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Skeet points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Manning wakes up just in time to hear Skeet thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Skeet!

Event: GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Cartona blocks a jab.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Manning throws a body punch but Cartona moves out of range.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartona moves away.
A low kick from Cartona misses
and Manning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartona manages to avoid it.
Cartona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartona moves away.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning lands a jab to the nose.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cartona circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Cartona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning scores with the left hand. Cartona knows he should have avoided that one.
Manning throws out a loose jab but Cartona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Cartona counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Manning manages to pull guard.
Manning has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Manning has his feet on Cartona's thighs here. He's pushed Cartona off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartona screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peyton Manning!

Event: GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Dahlberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Dahlberg saw that one coming.
Dahlberg moves out of range as Manning strikes.
Dahlberg dips to his left and cracks Manning with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Dahlberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahlberg.
Manning blocks a jab.
Manning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Dahlberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a shot to the body
and Manning counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahlberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manning.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dahlberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manning swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahlberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Manning's head.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahlberg scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Manning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Dahlberg lands a big uppercut and Manning crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manning looks OK. Dahlberg waves Manning back to his feet!#ROC2#
Manning is rocked!
Dahlberg walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Manning drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dahlberg swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Manning's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Dahlberg!

Event: GNKY 61 - Fist V Hood
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez stalks Manning and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manning's face. Manning staggers backwards, shaken.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Gonzalez works Manning's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manning swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Manning looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Manning seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Manning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Manning.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manning in his tracks.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manning momentarily.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Manning.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Manning throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manning's head backwards.
Manning is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manning stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manning scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Manning misses.
Manning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Manning takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Manning with an uppercut!
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Gonzalez works over Manning's head and body with a nice combination.
Manning gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez defending well as Manning loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Manning's head but Manning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning misses with a hook.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Manning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Manning.
Manning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Manning's belly button to the back.
Manning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Jab by Manning.
A big left from Manning misses.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Manning looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
Manning dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Manning's head and hops out.
Jesse Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.
Manning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzalez scores with a one two! Manning had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manning scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez defending well as Manning loads up on a big left hand.
Manning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez lands a jab-cross combination.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Manning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manning scrambles back to his feet.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Manning's body.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manning fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Gonzalez 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#
Manning swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Gonzalez jabs at Manning's body.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Manning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Manning misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Manning.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Manning backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning misses the jab.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Manning shakes it off.#T1#
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
Gonzalez tests Manning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Manning avoids nicely.
Gonzalez lunges at Manning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manning's hand.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Manning might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonzalez has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A jab from Manning misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Manning takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesse Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning. #T2#
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manning's head.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Manning doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target.
Manning slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Manning slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Manning walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Manning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Manning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manning throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manning walks into a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Manning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manning doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Manning.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Gonzalez.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manning throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Manning's body.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manning at a distance.
Manning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
Manning gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
Manning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzalez.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Manning looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.
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!
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Manning's defenses.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manning eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manning on the side of the head.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Manning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Manning's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Manning should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Manning misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.#T2#
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manning is just out of range.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Manning throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manning is in Gonzalez's guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manning passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Manning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez defends it well. #SUB2#
Manning is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Gonzalez punching from the bottom.
Jesse Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Manning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Manning eventually gives up the hold.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manning is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Manning prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Manning is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well. #SUB2#
Manning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Gonzalez!
Jesse Gonzalez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I was supposed to get subbed in this one according to the predictions............didn't happen! Fuck predictions!'.

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