Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 75: Ground and Pound
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henley is defended easily by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MIchael Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henley shoots for a double leg takedown but Manjuelez sprawls well. He's pushed Henley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henley shoots in for a takedown but Manjuelez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.
No luck for Henley with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley tries to counter with a takedown but Manjuelez is quick to defend against it.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manjuelez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manjuelez wants to counter the offense by Henley and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Manjuelez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henley was covering up waiting for the punch and Manjuelez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henley 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.#T1#
Manjuelez wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Manjuelez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in 道場 inform me that Manjuelez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manjuelez trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Manjuelez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Manjuelez seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manjuelez trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manjuelez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manjuelez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Manjuelez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manjuelez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown but Henley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manjuelez's waist but Manjuelez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henley off to one side.
Henley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manjuelez defends it nicely.
Manjuelez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Manjuelez. No joy for Henley on that attempt. #TD2#
Manjuelez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Henley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manjuelez sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manjuelez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henley wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez tries to free his leg and advance position but Henley is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Manjuelez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Henley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manjuelez's waist but Manjuelez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henley off to one side.
Manjuelez is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Henley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manjuelez was covering up waiting for the punch and Henley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pablo Manjuelez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manjuelez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to stand but Manjuelez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez has control of Henley's left arm, preventing Henley from doing any damage.
Manjuelez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manjuelez is trying to hold Henley in close to prevent damage but Henley has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Manjuelez is doing well to control the position and prevent Henley from advancing to side control.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Manjuelez is defending well. #SU#
Henley decides to stand and escape the position.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manjuelez as he avoids it easily.
Henley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manjuelez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manjuelez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manjuelez wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Manjuelez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manjuelez has Henley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henley just leaning against Manjuelez, taking a breather. #BC2#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch.
Manjuelez leaves Henley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henley shoots in but Manjuelez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henley shoots in looking for a takedown but Manjuelez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Manjuelez as Henley shoots in.
Henley shoots for a double leg takedown but Manjuelez sprawls well. He's pushed Henley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Manjuelez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manjuelez stuffs the takedown attempt from Henley. Henley gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henley enables Manjuelez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manjuelez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manjuelez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manjuelez is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manjuelez throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Manjuelez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Manjuelez slows the pace down.
Manjuelez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manjuelez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Manjuelez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manjuelez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manjuelez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henley.
Manjuelez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manjuelez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manjuelez has a takedown stuffed.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manjuelez sprawls well. Manjuelez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henley gets slowly back to his feet.
Manjuelez throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manjuelez wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Henley avoids it this time.
Henley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Henley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manjuelez is fending him off so far but Henley persists. Nope, Manjuelez circles away and we're back to standing.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henley shoots in looking for a takedown. Manjuelez tries to sprawl out of it but Henley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manjuelez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Henley with that takedown attempt.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.
Manjuelez throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Manjuelez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henley pinned against the cage. Henley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Manjuelez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henley to the mat! Henley manages to get full guard. #T2#
Manjuelez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manjuelez postures up in Henley's guard and throws a big left but Henley blocks it.
Manjuelez looking to pass the guard.
Manjuelez stays in close to Henley's body and controls the position.
Manjuelez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manjuelez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manjuelez passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez uses his free foot to push down on Henley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henley.
Manjuelez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablo Manjuelez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MIchael Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Manjuelez working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Manjuelez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Manjuelez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manjuelez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spirit Bear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manjuelez doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manjuelez's head.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson leaves Manjuelez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
And Manjuelez tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time.
Bronson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Manjuelez wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Mic Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manjuelez throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Manjuelez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bronson!#T2#
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Bronson is being controlled here.
Bronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson trying to mount his opponent but Manjuelez defends it.
Manjuelez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson passes Manjuelez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez is positioning himself well to prevent Bronson advancing to mount.
Bronson working Manjuelez over with strikes.
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.#T3#
Bronson throwing shots but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
Manjuelez is trying to maintain the position but Bronson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manjuelez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronson won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here.
Bronson pushes down on Manjuelez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bronson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manjuelez sees it coming and defends easily.
Manjuelez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manjuelez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manjuelez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manjuelez is controlling him. #ES#
Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manjuelez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Manjuelez shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manjuelez eats them both and turns towards Bronson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manjuelez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Manjuelez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T5#
Bronson lunges at Manjuelez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manjuelez's hand.
OH! Manjuelez has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bronson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bronson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Manjuelez sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mic Bronson!
After the big win, Mic Bronson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spirit Bear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CATCH!!!-KO5-
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Tisoaka misses with a head kick.
As Tisoaka backs off Manjuelez throws a huge counter combo but Tisoaka manages to avoid it all.
Tisoaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tisoaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manjuelez throws a sloppy head kick and Tisoaka moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tisoaka has Manjuelez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Manjuelez is trying to push Tisoaka away but Tisoaka has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manjuelez tries to circle away but Tisoaka has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tisoaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Tisoaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Tisoaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tisoaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manjuelez blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Tisoaka.
Manjuelez tries to circle away but Tisoaka has him pinned against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Tisoaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tisoaka forces Manjuelez back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch.
Katuro Tisoaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tisoaka closes the distance and pushes Manjuelez back into the ropes.#BC#
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Tisoaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manjuelez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tisoaka sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Tisoaka avoids it this time.
Tisoaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tisoaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tisoaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tisoaka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manjuelez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tisoaka cracks Manjuelez with a good jab.#CL#
Tisoaka pushes Manjuelez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Manjuelez tries to circle away but Tisoaka has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Manjuelez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tisoaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.
Manjuelez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manjuelez tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Tisoaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manjuelez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Manjuelez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tisoaka keeps control of Manjuelez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manjuelez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Manjuelez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manjuelez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tisoaka throws a right and a left that Manjuelez avoids nicely.
Manjuelez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manjuelez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka throws the left hand but Manjuelez avoids the punch easily.
Tisoaka throws a combination. Manjuelez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.#CL#
Tisoaka rushes Manjuelez and presses him up against the ropes.
Tisoaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manjuelez up against the ropes.
Manjuelez tries to break free but Tisoaka pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tisoaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
Tisoaka trying to land knees to the body.
Manjuelez being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Tisoaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tisoaka throws a head kick that misses.
Manjuelez throws a sloppy head kick and Tisoaka moves out of range easily.
Tisoaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manjuelez misses with a leg kick.
Tisoaka is looking to clinch but Manjuelez is avoiding it. #CL#
Tisoaka clinches up with Manjuelez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Tisoaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manjuelez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tisoaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tisoaka sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Tisoaka avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tisoaka is looking to clinch.
Manjuelez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manjuelez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manjuelez wants to counter the offense by Tisoaka and move into the clinch position.
Manjuelez checks a leg kick nicely.
Tisoaka tests Manjuelez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manjuelez misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tisoaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manjuelez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manjuelez moves out of range of the body kick from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Manjuelez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tisoaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Manjuelez throws out a leg kick but Tisoaka moves out of range and Manjuelez only half commits.
Tisoaka lands with a nice body kick.
Tisoaka throws a body punch but Manjuelez moves out of range.
Manjuelez misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Manjuelez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.
Tisoaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manjuelez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tisoaka with a body shot.
Manjuelez keeps the fight on the outside.
Tisoaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Manjuelez is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Manjuelez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Manjuelez misses with a wild body shot.
Tisoaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Manjuelez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Tisoaka drives through and clinches with Manjuelez against the ropes.
Katuro Tisoaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tisoaka tries to clinch up but Manjuelez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tisoaka avoids the head kick by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez keeps the fight on the outside.
Manjuelez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tisoaka misses with a body punch
and Manjuelez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tisoaka thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Tisoaka.
Manjuelez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Manjuelez fails to land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manjuelez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manjuelez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Tisoaka.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manjuelez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Tisoaka clinches up with Manjuelez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tisoaka tries to throw a body punch but Manjuelez avoids it by throwing Tisoaka back against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka trying to stall but Manjuelez improves his position.
Manjuelez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katuro Tisoaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tisoaka scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Tisoaka.
Manjuelez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tisoaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Tisoaka forces Manjuelez back against the ropes and clinches.
Manjuelez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tisoaka tries to stall but Manjuelez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manjuelez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.
Tisoaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manjuelez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Manjuelez.
Tisoaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manjuelez's efforts to push away.#BC#
Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tisoaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manjuelez is out of range and Tisoaka settles back down. #CL#
Tisoaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tisoaka prevents Manjuelez from breaking the clinch.
Tisoaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Tisoaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tisoaka clinches up with Manjuelez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Manjuelez tries to break the clinch but Tisoaka is controlling the position.
Tisoaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards. #BC#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manjuelez throws a sloppy head kick and Tisoaka moves out of range easily.
Tisoaka throws a counter high kick but Manjuelez was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tisoaka stalling in the clinch but Manjuelez improves position. #T1##BC#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch.
Manjuelez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manjuelez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manjuelez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Manjuelez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Manjuelez looks to move away, Tisoaka throws a big counter combo but Manjuelez just gets out of the way.
Manjuelez blocks a head kick by Tisoaka.
Tisoaka connects with a leg kick. Manjuelez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tisoaka tries to clinch but Manjuelez is having none of it. #KD#
Tisoaka looks low and kicks high, catching Manjuelez right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisoaka wants to clinch but Manjuelez slips to the side
and Manjuelez counters with a left and a right that stings Tisoaka.
Manjuelez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tisoaka counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Manjuelez goes down! Will Manjuelez beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Katuro Tisoaka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Katuro Tisoaka thanked Quick & Easy Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: KAMIKAZE 56: Only Hardcore
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Volland has closed the distance and engaged Manjuelez in a clinch.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Manjuelez controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Volland.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland lands a nice uppercut.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Manjuelez blocks a body shot from Volland.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Manjuelez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Volland.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Volland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manjuelez wants to take the fight to the mat but Volland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manjuelez avoids it.
Manjuelez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volland tries to work over Manjuelez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Volland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manjuelezs head.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manjuelez is breathing heavily.
Manjuelez tries to pull guard but Volland holds him up against the cage and eventually Manjuelez drops back down to his feet.
Volland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manjuelez is defending well for now.
Volland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Volland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.#TD2#
Volland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Manjuelez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Volland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Manjuelez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Volland's body to avoid the submission. Volland has instead reached around Manjuelez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Volland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Volland!
An out of breath Christian Volland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Hobo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manjuelez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Manjuelez drops Hobo with a beautiful combination! Hobo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manjuelez is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hobo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Psycho Hobo has been cut.#TD#
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Hobo is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spirit Bear, into his post fight interview.

Event: CATCH!!!-KO4-tanjoubi omedetou
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Manjuelez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech cracks Manjuelez with an open hand slap.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manjuelez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manjuelez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses
and Manjuelez counters with a nice body shot.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a sloppy head kick
and Manjuelez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Manjuelez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses
and Manjuelez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks winded!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a head kick but it misses.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech. #T1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manjuelez.
As Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to get set, Manjuelez tries to push him back and clinch up but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez lands a two punch combo.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Manjuelez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Manjuelez manages to break the clinch.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Manjuelez counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech on his ass! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is rocked!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to get into range but Manjuelez steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Manjuelez scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Manjuelez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pablo Manjuelez thanked Spirit Bear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech had this to say: 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Manjuelez looking to score a takedown here. Van Hall is defending well but Manjuelez drives through and ends up in Van Hall's guard.
Van Hall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manjuelez dives into side control. #REVB#
The referee asks Manjuelez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manjuelez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manjuelez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Hall gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manjuelez lands with some strikes.
Manjuelez controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Manjuelez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Van Hall tries to improve his position but Manjuelez has taken his back! Manjuelez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Van Hall tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Manjuelez pushes Van Hall away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Manjuelez!
A relieved looking Pablo Manjuelez 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: KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Manjuelez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manjuelez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Manjuelez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Watson throws a leg kick but Manjuelez moved away.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManjuelez.
Manjuelez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Manjuelez's shoulder, as Manjuelez tries to avoid the shot.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manjuelez is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Manjuelez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manjuelez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manjuelez's sensitive parts.
Manjuelez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manjuelez. Manjuelez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Watson has Manjuelez up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson keeps control of Manjuelez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson lands a hook that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards. #T2#
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Watson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Watson. #ROC2#
Manjuelez is rocked!
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Manjuelez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manjuelezs head.
Watson misses with some punches.
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez blocks an uppercut.
Watson working aggressively here.
Manjuelez is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manjuelez seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Manjuelez down.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manjuelez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manjuelez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manjuelez throws a combination that misses
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manjuelez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Manjuelez's belly button to the back.
Manjuelez walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Watson! Manjuelez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Watson!
John Watson is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Watson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Edkins blocks a head kick by Manjuelez.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manjuelez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Manjuelez connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez is looking for the big counter here.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manjuelez staying out of range there.
Manjuelez unleashes a big counter combination but Edkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manjuelez.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manjuelez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manjuelez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Edkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manjuelez eats them both and turns towards Edkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Edkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Manjuelez.
Edkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Edkins avoids it this time.#T1#
Manjuelez misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Manjuelez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins misses with a straight left.
Manjuelez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edkins looks to land a combination but Manjuelez avoids it well.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edkins misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a few strikes there.
Paul Edkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
As Edkins backs off Manjuelez throws a huge counter combo but Edkins manages to avoid it all.
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Manjuelez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edkins misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Edkins misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manjuelez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Edkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manjuelez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Edkins misses the jab.
Edkins throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Manjuelez with the counter takedown but Edkins avoids it easily.
Manjuelez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manjuelez misses with a body kick.
Edkins lands the left hand.
Manjuelez throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head but Manjuelez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Edkins misses with a few strikes there.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manjuelez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manjuelez scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Edkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edkins needs to keep his hands up - Manjuelez had a free shot at his head there.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Manjuelez avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manjuelez defending well as Edkins loads up on a big left hand.
Manjuelez swinging wildly here.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins. #KD2#
Manjuelez drops Edkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Edkins looks back up at him and smiles so Manjuelez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Edkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Manjuelez counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Edkins and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Edkins is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Manjuelez for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Edkins was out. Good sportsmanship.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Manjuelez 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 6: Masters
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Manjuelez has knocked Stolec down with a huge combo! Manjuelez steps away and waves a wobbly Stolec back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Luzny Stolec has been cut.
Stolec misses with a jab to the body
and Manjuelez counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Stolec off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Manjuelez follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Stolec was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Manjuelez!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Manjuelez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 3: Vikings
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Manjuelez misses with a wild combination.
Manjuelez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Manjuelez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Alfie Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manjuelez defends it nicely.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Manjuelez counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Manjuelez into the ropes.#BC#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manjuelez is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manjuelez is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Manjuelez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hard Knocks Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson wants to control but Manjuelez is keeping him busy.
Manjuelez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manjuelez wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manjuelez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Manjuelez is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Manjuelez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Manjuelez to control.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Manjuelez tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Manjuelez bucks and avoids them well.
Manjuelez is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manjuelez is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manjuelez is looking to escape.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jackson throws a strike there. Manjuelez manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson prevents Manjuelez from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is keen to just control but Manjuelez is a slippery customer.
Manjuelez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Manjuelez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfie Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Manjuelez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manjuelez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manjuelez passes into half guard.
Manjuelez is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manjuelez is working away from the top position though.
Alfie Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Manjuelez is working for a submission of some sort.
Manjuelez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson tries to roll over but Manjuelez keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control but Manjuelez postures up. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manjuelez slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Manjuelez is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Manjuelez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manjuelez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Manjuelez uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Manjuelez tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Manjuelez has a good base and remains in mount.
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.#T3#
Manjuelez tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Manjuelez unloading with bombs!
Jackson wants to control but Manjuelez is having none of it.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Manjuelez with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
That has opened up Alfie Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Manjuelez trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #T4#
Manjuelez misses with a head shot.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Manjuelez controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manjuelez dominating with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to hold on but Manjuelez pushes him away.
Manjuelez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Manjuelez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfie Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Manjuelez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Manjuelez has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Manjuelez lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Alfie Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Manjuelez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manjuelez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Manjuelez counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Jackson! Manjuelez smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KAMIKAZE: First War
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Manjuelez gets the takedown into side control.
Quick struggling a bit here.
Manjuelez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Manjuelez swings around for an armbar but Quick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manjuelez's guard.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Manjuelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quick preventing the sweep.
Manjuelez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Manjuelez pushes Quick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quick fails with the takedown
and Manjuelez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Quick with a poor takedown #TD#
and Manjuelez counters with a single leg into guard. Quick didn't expect that.
Manjuelez passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quick is trying to control but can't.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Manjuelez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manjuelez stops Quick from getting back to his feet.
Manjuelez content to control rather than advance.
Quick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Quick actively working from the bottom here.
Manjuelez stalling. #T3#
Manjuelez wants to free his trapped foot but Quick is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manjuelez lands a two punch combo.
Quick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manjuelez is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Manjuelez misses its target.
Quick throws a series of punches but Manjuelez avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez is looking for a counter combo.
Quick misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manjuelez.
Pablo Manjuelez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Quick.#TD#
Manjuelez tightens his grip and picks Quick up, before dumping him to the ground. Quick manages to land in guard.
Manjuelez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Quick keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manjuelez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quick 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.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
Manjuelez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Manjuelez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manjuelez counters with a stiff right hand.
Quick throws a lazy body kick
and Manjuelez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Quick falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017

#R1#
Manjuelez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foley is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Foley.
Manjuelez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manjuelez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manjuelez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Foley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manjuelez fails with the takedown
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dewey Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Foley cracks Manjuelez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manjuelez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foley finish him? #ROC2#
Manjuelez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Manjuelez square on the jaw! Damn, Manjuelez is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dewey Foley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manjuelez is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Manjuelez circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Manjuelez sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Manjuelez manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Manjuelez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Manjuelez cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#SUB#
Manjuelez has hold of Diaz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diaz seems comfortable defending it but Manjuelez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diaz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diaz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Manjuelez couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Manjuelez!
An out of breath Pablo Manjuelez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manjuelez counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Diaz is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Manjuelez!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Manjuelez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Jagerkokov darts in and clinches Manjuelez up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards.
Jagerkokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manjuelez working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jagerkokov looking to throw knees to the head but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jagerkokov.
Manjuelez misses with an elbow over the top.
Jagerkokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jagerkokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Manjuelez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manjuelez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manjuelez misses with a punch to the body.
Jagerkokov lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Manjuelez as the two fighters clinch.
Manjuelez blocks a body shot from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jagerkokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jagerkokov. #T1#
Manjuelez working hard to break the clinch.
Manjuelez is trying to force a seperation but Jagerkokov has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jagerkokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jagerkokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manjuelezs head.
Jagerkokov lands a left hand. #ROC#
Manjuelez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Jagerkokov lands a shoulder strike.
Manjuelez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jagerkokov finish him?
Jagerkokov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jagerkokov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Manjuelez off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Manjuelez is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Jagerkokov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Emil Jagerkokov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Kane scores with a sloppy right hand. Manjuelez should have avoided that one. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane keeps control of Manjuelez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manjuelez is stalling here.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Manjuelez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane moves out of range as Manjuelez strikes.
Kane attempts a counter takedown but Manjuelez avoids it well and moves away.
Kane scores with a decent looking hook.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Manjuelez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez throws a leg kick that misses.
Manjuelez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Manjuelez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Manjuelez seems unphased.
Manjuelez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manjuelez to the ground. Kane is now in Manjuelez's guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Manjuelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manjuelez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control. #SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manjuelez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Manjuelez tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane wants to control but Manjuelez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manjuelez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manjuelez pushes Kane away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kane gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manjuelez is not content to let Kane control the position.
Manjuelez wants to control but Kane postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manjuelez is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Manjuelez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manjuelez wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Manjuelez trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
Manjuelez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane trying to control here.
Kane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Manjuelez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakker Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Manjuelez takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Manjuelez moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manjuelez can do to turn this around?
Kane jabs Manjuelez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane cracks Manjuelez with an open hand slap.
Kane catches Manjuelez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane pushes Manjuelez away with a front kick.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane catches Manjuelez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manjuelez.
Pablo Manjuelez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Manjuelez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manjuelez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manjuelez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane lands with a nice body kick.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane pushes Manjuelez away with a front kick.
Kane cracks Manjuelez with an open hand slap.#TD#
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Manjuelez is trying to stand.
Manjuelez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manjuelez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Manjuelez is defending well.
Still in half guard, Kane seems content to control.#T3#
Manjuelez wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Kane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Manjuelez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manjuelez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Manjuelez tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.#SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manjuelez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manjuelez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manjuelez's back!#SUB#
Kane has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manjuelez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakker Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Manjuelez misses with a series of wild punches.
Manjuelez looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manjuelez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manjuelez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Dakker Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kane dives in and scores a takedown into Manjuelez's guard.
Kane won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here. #T1#
Kane wants to pass the guard but Manjuelez is keeping the position.
Manjuelez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kane won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here.
Manjuelez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Manjuelez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dakker Kane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Manjuelez wants to clinch
and Manjuelez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manjuelez tries to land a body kick
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antero Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manjuelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mela.
Manjuelez feints the counter takedown.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manjuelez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mela, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Manjuelez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Manjuelez pushes down on Mela's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mela is trying to maintain the position but Manjuelez is very close to passing his half guard.
Manjuelez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mela defending well though.
Mela gets full guard.
Manjuelez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mela trying to control the position.
Mela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manjuelez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manjuelez preventing the sweep.
Mela keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manjuelez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Mela keeps moving.
Manjuelez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manjuelez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mela drops back looking for a leg! Manjuelez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manjuelez manages to kick Mela off! Mela jumps back into Manjuelez's guard.
Manjuelez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mela forces his way into half guard.
Mela lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manjuelez wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
Mela uses his free foot to push down on Manjuelez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manjuelez.
Mela controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mela has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Mela looking to control but Manjuelez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mela lands a couple of good shots and Manjuelez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mela has the hooks in. Manjuelez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manjuelez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manjuelez trying to get back to his feet but Mela is in full control for now.
Mela trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manjuelez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mela is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Manjuelez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mela.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Jagerkokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jagerkokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manjuelez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Manjuelez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov shoots and misses #KD#
and Manjuelez counters with a crisp one two that drops Jagerkokov! Manjuelez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jagerkokov to his feet! Jagerkokov is in big trouble!
We've been told by Manjuelez's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Manjuelez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manjuelez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Manjuelez is looking for a kimura but Jagerkokov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manjuelez to get the leverage. #T1#
Jagerkokov is not content to let Manjuelez control the position.
Manjuelez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manjuelez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manjuelez wants to control but Jagerkokov is keeping him busy.
Jagerkokov moves into full guard.
Manjuelez prevents Jagerkokov from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manjuelez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manjuelez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jagerkokov. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jagerkokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jagerkokov.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manjuelez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jagerkokov manages to circle out of the way.
Manjuelez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jagerkokov dives in and grabs Manjuelez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manjuelez pushes down on Jagerkokov's head and hops out.
Jagerkokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manjuelez is fending him off so far but Jagerkokov persists. Nope, Manjuelez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jagerkokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Manjuelez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jagerkokov looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Manjuelez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manjuelez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jagerkokov looking for a takedown.
Jagerkokov can't get the takedown. #T3#
Jagerkokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manjuelez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manjuelez wants a takedown.
Jagerkokov looking for a takedown.
Manjuelez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jagerkokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manjuelez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jagerkokov looking for a takedown.
Manjuelez taking a breather.
Jagerkokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Manjuelez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Manjuelez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jagerkokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manjuelez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jagerkokov is pushing down on Manjuelez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manjuelez is fighting to maintain full guard but Jagerkokov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manjuelez wants to control but Jagerkokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jagerkokov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Manjuelez wants to improve his position but Jagerkokov is controlling well.
Manjuelez is trying to maintain the position but Jagerkokov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manjuelez tries to get to full guard but Jagerkokov has control of the leg.
Jagerkokov is looking to take a break and control but Manjuelez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manjuelez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Manjuelez is not content to let Jagerkokov control the position.
Jagerkokov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manjuelez 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Manjuelez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manjuelez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jagerkokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manjuelez throws a counter high kick but Jagerkokov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Manjuelez. Those never looked like landing.
Jagerkokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pablo Manjuelez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Manjuelez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manjuelez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jagerkokov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manjuelez avoids it really well and circles away.
Manjuelez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jagerkokov fails with the takedown.
Manjuelez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jagerkokov sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Manjuelez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jagerkokov. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jagerkokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manjuelez is fending him off so far but Jagerkokov persists. Nope, Manjuelez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jagerkokov is breathing heavily.
Jagerkokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manjuelez as he jumps to the side.
Jagerkokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manjuelez tries to avoid it but Jagerkokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manjuelez to the ground. Manjuelez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manjuelez defends it nicely.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manjuelez as he avoids it easily.
Pablo Manjuelez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov goes for a double leg but Manjuelez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manjuelez continues to drive forward.#T2#
Manjuelez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jagerkokov flicks out a counter leg kick but Manjuelez steps away.
Jagerkokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manjuelez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jagerkokov avoids the body shot from Manjuelez.
Emil Jagerkokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jagerkokov. #CL#
Manjuelez gets a clinch.
Jagerkokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manjuelez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manjuelez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jagerkokov keeps control of Manjuelez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manjuelez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jagerkokov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jagerkokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manjuelez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jagerkokov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Manjuelez closes the distance and pushes Jagerkokov back into the cage.#T3#
Jagerkokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manjuelez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jagerkokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Manjuelez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Manjuelez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manjuelez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manjuelez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jagerkokov on the ground.
Manjuelez trying to control from half guard but Jagerkokov is working away.
Jagerkokov 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.
Manjuelez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manjuelez tries to pass to full mount but Jagerkokov defends it.
Manjuelez is taking a breather. Jagerkokov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB2#
Jagerkokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manjuelez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manjuelez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jagerkokov is refusing to be controlled, as Manjuelez sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manjuelez feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Manjuelez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jagerkokov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Manjuelez counters with a single leg into guard. Jagerkokov didn't expect that.
Jagerkokov wants to sweep here but Manjuelez controlling him for the moment.
Manjuelez controlling from the top position.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagerkokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Manjuelez prevents Jagerkokov from getting back to his feet.
Manjuelez landing with the ground and pound.
Manjuelez controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Jagerkokov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manjuelez has his hands clasped together but Jagerkokov extends and breaks Manjuelez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jagerkokov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Jagerkokov!

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez and Andrew Henry . Manjuelez's entrance music is el Jarabe Tapatio. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: knuck if you buck . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

182 cm
25 yrs
200 lbs

185 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

Manjuelez

Henry

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Manjuelez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry shoots for a takedown but Manjuelez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Manjuelez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manjuelez (2) vs (0) Henry
Manjuelez trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry pulls Manjuelez in to control the position.
Henry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manjuelez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manjuelez (2) vs (2) Henry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Henry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Manjuelez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (2) Henry
Manjuelez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manjuelez prevents Henry from improving his position.
Henry 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.
Manjuelez is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to advance position but Henry counters by regaining guard.
Henry is pulling down on Manjuelez's head. It's preventing any offense from Manjuelez, at least for the moment.
Manjuelez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manjuelez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (4) Henry
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Manjuelez's thigh. Manjuelez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Henry advances to half guard.
Manjuelez is trying to get back to full guard.
Manjuelez trying to control from the bottom.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manjuelez trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Henry .
Henry is thwarting Manjuelez's attempts to control the position.
Manjuelez wants to get back to full guard.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (7) Henry
Manjuelez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
Manjuelez can't escape the position.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control the pace but Manjuelez is squirming around nicely.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry wants to control the pace but Manjuelez is squirming around nicely.
Manjuelez is trying to escape the mount.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Henry tries to control but Manjuelez wriggling away.
Manjuelez is trying to escape the mount.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry prevents Manjuelez from getting the reversal.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Manjuelez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry trying to advance position but Manjuelez counters by regaining guard.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manjuelez looking for a sweep. Not yet Manjuelez, not yet.
Manjuelez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (10) Henry
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manjuelez keeps working.
Henry just content to control the position.
Manjuelez is looking to reverse the position.
Manjuelez struggling a bit here.
Henry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manjuelez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is not content to let Henry control the position.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manjuelez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manjuelez is looking to reverse the position.
Henry is staying tight to Manjuelez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Henry tries to move to mount but Manjuelez blocks the move with his legs.
Henry trying to control the position but Manjuelez is working away.
Henry tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henry controlling the position from side mount.
Henry wants to take a breather but Manjuelez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Henry .

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Manjuelez is working from the bottom.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry wants to control from the top but Manjuelez keeps moving.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manjuelez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manjuelez wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Manjuelez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Manjuelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry stays in close to Manjuelez's body and controls the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (13) Henry
Henry trying to control the position but Manjuelez is working away.
Manjuelez regains half guard.
Henry is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manjuelez!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (16) Henry
Manjuelez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry avoids the attempt from Manjuelez to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry looking to control but Manjuelez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manjuelez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Henry trying to control but Manjuelez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 16 to 4.
Andrew Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ghivur Thadee and Pablo Manjuelez. Manjuelez has chosen el Jarabe Tapatio as his entrance music. Pablo Manjuelez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

194 cm
19 yrs
200 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
200 lbs

Thadee

Manjuelez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ghivur Thadee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

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

Manjuelez gets tackled into the cage by Thadee. Thadee maintains the clinch.

Thadee gets control of Manjuelez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thadee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Thadee has his foot on Manjuelez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manjuelez works his way back into a safe position though.
Thadee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Manjuelez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thadee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manjuelez has managed to get both his arms back between Thadee's legs - danger averted.
Thadee is trying to control the position but Manjuelez postures up.
Manjuelez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thadee can't keep his opponent in guard - Manjuelez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thadee (0) vs (3) Manjuelez

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez controls the position from side control.

Manjuelez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thadee, who protects the arm well.
Thadee is trying to control Manjuelez's posture but Manjuelez avoids it.
Thadee tries to bench press Manjuelez off him but Manjuelez keeps the position.
Thadee struggling a bit here.
Manjuelez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thadee tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez controls the position from side control.
Thadee struggling a bit here.
Manjuelez in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Manjuelez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thadee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thadee sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manjuelez 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.
Thadee is trying is best to control the position here.
Thadee wants to control but Manjuelez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manjuelez controlling the action here.

Manjuelez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Manjuelez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thadee trying to hold on to Manjuelez's head to control him but Manjuelez postures up.
Manjuelez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thadee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Manjuelez is working for a kimura but Thadee is defending it quite comfortably.
Thadee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manjuelez is thwarting Thadee's attempts to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to control from half guard but Thadee is working away.
Manjuelez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Thadee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Thadee actively working from the bottom here.
Thadee is looking to control Manjuelez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thadee avoid being mounted?
Manjuelez tries to pass to full mount but Thadee defends it.
Manjuelez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Manjuelez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thadee wants to improve his position but Manjuelez is controlling well.
Thadee trying to hold on to Manjuelez's head to control him but Manjuelez postures up.
Manjuelez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thadee (0) vs (6) Manjuelez

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to control but Thadee is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thadee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manjuelez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thadee trying to control but Manjuelez postures up.
Manjuelez is trying to control the action in half guard but Thadee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Thadee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thadee is trying to control but can't.

Manjuelez seems to be working for a kimura but Thadee defends the submission attempt.

Manjuelez is working for a kimura but Thadee is defending it quite comfortably.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thadee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Manjuelez slows the pace down in half guard.

Manjuelez is working for a kimura here but Thadee manages to reverse the position and he's now in Manjuelez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thadee (2) vs (6) Manjuelez

Thadee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manjuelez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manjuelez has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thadee (2) vs (8) Manjuelez
Thadee keeping moving, preventing Manjuelez from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thadee trying to control the position.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thadee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manjuelez keeps trying to improve his position.
Manjuelez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manjuelez wants to pass the guard but Thadee is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thadee working a defensive guard here.
Thadee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Thadee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manjuelez defends well.
Manjuelez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manjuelez is continuing to stall.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to control but Thadee is working from the bottom.
Thadee trying to control the position.
Thadee keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Thadee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thadee being controlled here, momentarily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thadee is pulling down on Manjuelez's head. It's preventing any offense from Manjuelez, at least for the moment.
Manjuelez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thadee (2) vs (11) Manjuelez
Manjuelez working away.
Manjuelez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thadee's legs.

Manjuelez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thadee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thadee struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manjuelez wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Pablo Manjuelez, 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: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz and Pablo Manjuelez. Manjuelez has chosen el Jarabe Tapatio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

196 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
200 lbs

Schultz

Manjuelez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Schultz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Manjuelez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manjuelez has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Manjuelez keeps moving.
Schultz won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here.

Schultz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manjuelez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manjuelez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manjuelez!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Manjuelez
Manjuelez advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (2) vs (6) Manjuelez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manjuelez wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Manjuelez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Manjuelez controlling the pace.

Schultz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Manjuelez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Manjuelez!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (9) Manjuelez

Manjuelez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Schultz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Manjuelez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Schultz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Manjuelez lets go of the hold and Schultz can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Manjuelez!
An out of breath Pablo Manjuelez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Pettersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manjuelez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pettersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettersson throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Pettersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Manjuelez clinches. #BC2#
Pettersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettersson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson fakes the leg kick and cracks Manjuelez in the body.
Pettersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pettersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Manjuelez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manjuelez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Manjuelez'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.#SUB#
Manjuelez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettersson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Manjuelez controlling the action here.
Manjuelez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettersson's head.
Manjuelez stalling away here and it's allowed Pettersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manjuelez throwing strikes from guard but Pettersson blocks nicely. #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.
Manjuelez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez passes Pettersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Manjuelez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manjuelez.
Manjuelez is taking a breather. Pettersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Manjuelez wants to take a breather but Pettersson is having none of it.
Manjuelez slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettersson misses with a combination
and Pettersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettersson lands a high kick!
Pettersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pettersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manjuelez blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
An attempted straight right counter from Manjuelez misses the target.
Pettersson misses with a head kick.
Pettersson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Manjuelez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pettersson's guard.
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pettersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manjuelez is controlling him. #T5#
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manjuelez. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manjuelez postures up in Pettersson's guard and throws a big left but Pettersson blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pettersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pettersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manjuelez's head.
Pettersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manjuelez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettersson.
Tim Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettersson looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch.
Manjuelez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pettersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pettersson prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Manjuelez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T7#
Manjuelez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manjuelez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manjuelez throws a hook but Pettersson blocks it.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pettersson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tim Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Manjuelez is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Manjuelez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manjuelez wants a takedown.
Pettersson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manjuelez can't get the takedown.
Pettersson is trying to push Manjuelez away but Manjuelez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manjuelez wants a takedown. #T8#
Pettersson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manjuelez has him pressed against the ropes.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manjuelez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Pettersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettersson misses with a few strikes there.
Pettersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettersson throws a front kick that sends Manjuelez stumbling back into the ropes.
Manjuelez is breathing heavily.
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!
Pettersson throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.#T9#
Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manjuelez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettersson throws a sloppy head kick and Manjuelez moves out of range easily.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manjuelez tries to counter with a takedown but Pettersson is quick to defend against it.
Manjuelez moves out of range of the body kick from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Manjuelez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pettersson is trying to stand up here but Manjuelez is controlling him well.
Manjuelez misses with a head shot. Pettersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manjuelez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pettersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Pettersson throws a head kick but Manjuelez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Manjuelez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Manjuelez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manjuelez throwing strikes from guard but Pettersson blocks nicely.
Manjuelez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Manjuelez has gone for a leg lock! Pettersson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manjuelez's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Manjuelez has Pettersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Pettersson postures up in Manjuelez's guard and throws a big left but Manjuelez blocks it.
Manjuelez 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#
Manjuelez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettersson defending well though.
Still in half guard, Manjuelez seems content to control.
Pettersson won't allow Manjuelez to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Manjuelez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pettersson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pettersson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pettersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manjuelez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pettersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manjuelez manages to get to full guard.
Pettersson stopping the sweep attempt from Manjuelez.
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettersson throwing strikes but missing.
Pablo Manjuelez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manjuelez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manjuelez pushing down on Pettersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Manjuelez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manjuelez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manjuelez is taking a breather. Pettersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manjuelez tries to pass to full mount but Pettersson defends it.
Manjuelez thows a huge punch but Pettersson dodges it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manjuelez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manjuelez moves into full mount! Pettersson won't be happy about that!
Manjuelez looking to control but Pettersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manjuelez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pettersson tries to buck Manjuelez off but he can't manage it. #T5#
Manjuelez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pettersson is squirming around, avoiding Manjuelez's attempts to control the action.
Manjuelez throwing strikes here but Pettersson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pettersson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manjuelez.
Pettersson really wants to buck Manjuelez off and get back to his feet.
Pettersson is squirming around, avoiding Manjuelez's attempts to control the action. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manjuelez controlling from the full mount.
Manjuelez tries to control but Pettersson wriggling away. #SUB#
Manjuelez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pettersson turns into him and now he's in Manjuelez's guard. #T7#
Pettersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manjuelez is trying to control the position but Pettersson postures up.
Pettersson stopping the sweep attempt from Manjuelez.
Pettersson postures up and lands a big shot to Manjuelez's brow.
Well,Manjuelez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pettersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pettersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pettersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pettersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manjuelez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Manjuelez has wrist control.
Manjuelez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettersson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manjuelez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T8#
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manjuelez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettersson is keeping the position for now.
Manjuelez trying to control but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Pettersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Manjuelez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pablo Manjuelez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Pettersson won't allow Manjuelez to pass to mount.
Manjuelez is working hard here to advance position.
Pettersson is trying to stand.
Manjuelez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Tim Pettersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manjuelez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Manjuelez showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tim Pettersson!

Tim Pettersson wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Pettersson made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Zapata lands with a cross. #CL2#
Zapata gets a clinch.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manjuelez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zapata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manjuelez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata stalls.
Zapata misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Manjuelez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zapata just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manjuelez's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zapata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zapata is pushing Manjuelez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zapata receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata trying to control the position but instead, Manjuelez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zapata into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zapata. #T1#
Manjuelez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manjuelez.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zapata is working Manjuelez over against the ropes.
Zapata lands an elbow just above Manjuelez 's eye.
Zapata prevents the takedown attempt.
Manjuelez wants to break free but Zapata has control.
Zapata pushes Manjuelez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Zapata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapata lands a shot to the body.
Manjuelez trying to stall but Zapata improves his position.
Zapata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manjuelez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zapata can turn it around.#T2#
Zapata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manjuelez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Zapata on the inside.
Zapata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Manjuelez has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manjuelez working away.
Manjuelez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zapata wants to control but Manjuelez postures up.
Zapata tries to buck Manjuelez off but Manjuelez is having none of it.
Manjuelez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zapata is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zapata is not content to let Manjuelez control the position.
Zapata is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Zapata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manjuelez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
Manjuelez is really struggling to control Zapata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ground and pound from Manjuelez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zapata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manjuelez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manjuelez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Manjuelez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zapata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zapata is looking to reverse the position.
Manjuelez working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Manjuelez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata scores with the left hand. Manjuelez knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manjuelez.
Zapata only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T5#
Zapata lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.
Zapata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zapata throws a head kick that Manjuelez semi-blocks. #CL2#
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Manjuelez has Zapata pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zapata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manjuelez takes an elbow to the temple.
Manjuelez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Manjuelez.
Manjuelez wants a takedown. #T6#
Zapata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
Zapata is trying to stall.
Zapata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manjuelez tries to break the clinch but Zapata is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Zapata.
Zapata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manjuelez being controlled against the ropes.
Zapata stalling the fight. #T7#
Zapata lands a nice shot to the body.
Zapata tries to land knees in the clinch but Manjuelez avoids the damage to the body.
Zapata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manjuelez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
Zapata lands a nice elbow.
Manjuelez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manjuelez is looking to control Zapata's arms but Zapata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manjuelez has his back to the ropes.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manjuelez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zapata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zapata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manjuelez's elbow.
Zapata lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Zapata. #ROC2#
Manjuelez is rocked!#T8#
Zapata working the clinch nicely. Manjuelez is working for position but Zapata cracks him with a big knee to the head! Manjuelez crumples up against the ropes and Zapata lands two more shots before the ref can save Manjuelez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Emiliano Zapata!
Emiliano Zapata is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Emiliano Zapata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Kunnas throws a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head but Manjuelez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunnas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manjuelez circles away quickly and effectively.
Manjuelez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kunnas.
Manjuelez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kunnas.
Kunnas misses the jab.
Manjuelez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kunnas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kunnas looks to land a left hand but Manjuelez moved out of range nicely.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but Manjuelez checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kunnas catches Manjuelez right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kunnas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manjuelez is looking to clinch but Kunnas is avoiding it.
A lazy body kick from Kunnas #CL#
and Manjuelez counters by clinching up. #T1#
Manjuelez blocks an uppercut.
Kunnas tries to land knees in the clinch but Manjuelez avoids the damage to the body.
Manjuelez goes for a takedown attempt but Kunnas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kunnas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manjuelez attempts a counter takedown but Kunnas avoids it well and moves away.
Kunnas moves in looking to clinch but Manjuelez pushes him off.
Manjuelez staying out of range there.
Kunnas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kunnas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kunnas wants to land a leg kick but Manjuelez is out of range.
Kunnas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kunnas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manjuelez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kunnas looks to move away, Manjuelez throws a big counter combo but Kunnas just gets out of the way.
Kunnas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Kunnas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kunnas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunnas throws a front kick aimed at Manjuelez's knee but Manjuelez avoids it well.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Manjuelez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kunnas on his heels. He'll look to pass Kunnas's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manjuelez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manjuelez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manjuelez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunnas being controlled here, momentarily.
Manjuelez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kunnas for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Manjuelez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manjuelez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kunnas! #SUB#
Manjuelez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kunnas is now in Manjuelez's guard. A big mistake from Manjuelez there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Manjuelez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kunnas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manjuelez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manjuelez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manjuelez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Kunnas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manjuelez shoots for a takedown but Kunnas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manjuelez checks a leg kick nicely.
Kunnas throws a head kick that misses.
Kunnas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kunnas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manjuelez if he has to take too many more of those.
Pablo Manjuelez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manjuelez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kunnas.
Manjuelez is looking to clinch.
Kunnas tries to land a leg kick but Manjuelez saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Manjuelez moves into the clinch successfully.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kunnas as Manjuelez tries to tie him up.
Kunnas pushes Manjuelez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Kunnas breaks the clinch.
Manjuelez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kunnas. That one must have hurt.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but Manjuelez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Kunnas finds it's way through Manjuelez's defenses.
Manjuelez throws a series of punches but Kunnas moves out of range.
Kunnas flicks out a counter leg kick but Manjuelez steps away.
Kunnas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manjuelez under the eye.
Kunnas misses with a low kick as Manjuelez jumps back.
Mauri Kunnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunnas fails to land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kunnas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunnas misses with a low kick as Manjuelez jumps back.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kunnas is looking to slow Manjuelez down with leg kicks.
Kunnas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manjuelez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kunnas cracks Manjuelez with an open hand slap.
Manjuelez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kunnas avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Manjuelez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kunnas takes a swing at Manjuelez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
That kick from Kunnas tenderised Manjuelez's leg. Manjuelez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kunnas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kunnas tried to score with a low kick but Manjuelez checks it.
Manjuelez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manjuelez duly obliges.
Kunnas tries a low kick but Manjuelez avoids it.
Kunnas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez throws a lazy head kick
and Kunnas counters with an outside leg kick.
Kunnas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manjuelez checks a low kick from Kunnas.
And Manjuelez counters with a quick kick to the body but Kunnas blocks it.
Kunnas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manjuelez blocks a head kick by Kunnas.
Manjuelez throws a series of punches but Kunnas avoids them all with ease.
Kunnas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manjuelez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kunnas tried to score with a low kick but Manjuelez checks it.
Kunnas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Manjuelez closes the distance and pushes Kunnas back into the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Kunnas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kunnas misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Manjuelez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kunnas! #SUB#
Manjuelez is working to tighten his grip on Kunnas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kunnas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Manjuelez is really squeezing tight and eventually Kunnas passes out! Manjuelez breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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