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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a jab.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendes, as that shot connected.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Mendes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
Manlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Mendes misses the jab.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Manlet avoids them all with ease.
Manlet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mendes falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet. #T2##T3#
Manlet is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES2#
Manlet has his opponent's back but Mendes is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Manlet.
Mendes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manlet.#T4#
Mendes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manlet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendes scores with a leg kick.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manlet's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big left from Mendes misses.
Manlet drops his hands momentarily and Mendes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Mendes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendes clobbers Manlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manlet checks a leg kick nicely.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Mendes. Beautiful body shot.
Manlet walks into a left hand.
Mendes connects with a leg kick. Manlet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manlet momentarily.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Mendes.#T1#
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Mendes misses.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Mendes misses the jab.
Manlet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Manlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
A left lands for Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes is looking to slow Manlet down with leg kicks. #T2#
Manlet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Mendes connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes clobbers Manlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes connects with a looping right hand.
Mendes connects with a jab.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manlet momentarily.
#ROC2#
Manlet is rocked!
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manlet takes one on the button.
Oh Manlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Manlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendes connects with a body shot.
Manlet seems to have got his legs back now.
Manlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes throws a right hand that Manlet ducks under and follows up with a left that Manlet also avoids with ease.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendes.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes misses with a leg kick.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Mendes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Mendes cracks Manlet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes tries to work over Manlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendes lands a right hand.
Manlet tries for a takedown but Mendes manages to get underhooks.
Mendes works on Manlet's body with a couple of short punches.
Mendes lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Mendes swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendes. That's going to slow Manlet down.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Mendes avoids it well and moves away.
Mendes lands with an uppercut that bounces Manlet off the cage and back into range.
Manlet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Manlet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manlet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manlet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manlet moves away from the strike by Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet walks into a left hand.
Manlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Mendes is quick to defend against it.
Mendes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manlet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manlet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
Manlet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Mendes there.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Manlet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendes connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mendes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
Manlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendes thuds a left hand into Manlet's body.
Manlet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manlet has time to react.
Manlet slips under a jab from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlet walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Nice body punch from Mendes.
Manlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mendes clinches up with Manlet and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendes taking a breather.#BC2#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Mendes.#T4#
Mendes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manlet. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mendes.
Manlet staying out of range there.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes cracks Manlet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes catches Manlet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Mighty Manlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chad Mendes thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HFC Challengers 83
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet.
Pepper pulls Manlet in to control the position.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
Pepper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manlet has passed into side control.
Pepper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Pepper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manlet is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pepper working to try and regain half guard.
Pepper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manlet controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pepper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pepper keeping hold of Manlet's head, controlling as best he can.
Pepper is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manlet controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pepper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Pepper is quick to defend against it.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Manlet moves out of range easily.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Pepper is quick to defend against it.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Manlet circles away.
Pepper thows a leg kick but Manlet checks it #TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Pepper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manlet looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Pepper misses with a wild body shot.
Pepper misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pepper pushes Manlet off but Manlet dives into side control.
Pepper tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
Manlet looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pepper tries to lock up and control but Manlet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manlet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manlet controlling the pace for now.
Manlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?
Mighty Manlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manlet prevents Pepper from getting the reversal.#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.
Manlet controlling the position easily from mount.
Pepper is trying desperately to improve position.
Manlet controlling from mount. #T3#
Pepper wants to control but Manlet is having none of it.
Pepper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Manlet is staying active.
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pepper working to try and regain half guard.
Manlet controlling from the full mount.
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manlet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pepper's guard.
Manlet preventing the sweep.
Pepper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Pepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manlet is one step ahead there.
Pepper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manlet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manlet is thwarting Pepper's attempts to control the position.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pepper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
Pepper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Manlet content just to control the position here.
Pepper wants to control but Manlet is having none of it.
Manlet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manlet avoids the attempt from Pepper to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepper is looking to get to half guard.
Manlet controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Manlet slaps away a takedown attempt from News, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
News tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manlet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
News gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
News wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Manlet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
News is trying to control but can't.
Manlet stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
News is looking to control Manlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can News avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
News looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manlet tries to pass to full mount but News defends it.
Manlet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manlet prevents News from improving his position.
News looks winded!
Manlet not doing much here.
#T3#
News trying to control but Manlet postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
News is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
News rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manlet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
News tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from News is defended easily by Manlet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
News is looking to clinch but Manlet is avoiding it.
Manlet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from News.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Groundbreaking News.
News shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manlet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manlet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
News fails with a takedown attempt.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but News avoids it well and moves away.
News misses with a head kick.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but News is quick to defend against it.
Manlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News fails with a takedown attempt.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Groundbreaking News.
News is breathing heavily.
News throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown. News fights it but they end up in guard.
Manlet stays in close to News's body and controls the position. #T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
News is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
News closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. News pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
News darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in News's guard.
News is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manlet dives into side control.
#REVB#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
News wants to control but Manlet postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manlet controlling the position.
News tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manlet gets to mount! News was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
News throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manlet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
News being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
News wants to control but Manlet passes easily into half guard.
Mighty Manlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manlet stalling.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manlet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Manlet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manlet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from News.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
News tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manlet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
News is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manlet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
News tries to clinch #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in News's guard.
Manlet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manlet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that News can do to turn this around?
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down News for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Manlet continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Groundbreaking News has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
News misses with a hook
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
News is wriggling around but Manlet manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groundbreaking News comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manlet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
Groundbreaking News was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 77
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Loco misses with a two punch combination.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco goes for a double leg but Manlet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manlet continues to drive forward.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Manlet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Manlet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Manlet as Loco shoots in.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Loco is quick to defend against it.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet. #T2#
Manlet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manlet looking to pass the guard.
Manlet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Manlet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manlet has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The 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.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loco with a poor takedown #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Manlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loco looks for a takedown but Manlet sprawls well.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manlet circles away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco tries for a takedown but Manlet circles away easily#TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loco can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco tries to clinch but Manlet moves away #TD#
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loco won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco trying to advance position but Manlet counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
Loco wants to stand but Manlet is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loco prevents Manlet from getting back to his feet.
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manlet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Manlet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Loco tries to clinch there but Manlet circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco with a poor takedown #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loco for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Manlet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Loco wants to stand up but Manlet is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manlet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Super Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a single leg into guard. Loco didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 75
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Cherry throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Cherry lands.
Cherry with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cherry's guard.
Manlet preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cherry has his foot on Manlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manlet works his way back into a safe position though.
Cherry trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cherry looking for subs off his back but Manlet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cherry keeping control of the position. #T1#
Cherry wants to improve his position but Manlet is controlling well.
Manlet tries to pass to full mount but Cherry defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cherry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cherry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cherry 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.
Manlet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cherry is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cherry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manlet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manlet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Manlet preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cherry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cherry throws a right hand that Manlet ducks under and follows up with a left that Manlet also avoids with ease.
Cherry falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Manlet counters with a takedown into side control.
Cherry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cherry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manlet slows the pace down. #T4#
Cherry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cherry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cherry tries to improve position but can't.
Cherry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cherry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manlet is working away from the top position though.
Cherry is looking to improve his position.
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 Jack Cherry will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cherry misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Cherry on that attempt.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
And Manlet tries to counter it with a takedown but Cherry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cherry tries to bum rush Manlet with a series of wild strikes but Manlet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manlet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cherry defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cherry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manlet is fending him off so far but Cherry persists. Nope, Manlet circles away and we're back to standing.
Manlet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manlet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manlet feints the counter takedown.
Cherry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manlet manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Manlet tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manlet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cherry to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cherry.
Cherry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manlet circles away.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manlet but Manlet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cherry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Manlet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manlet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cherry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Manlet controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Manlet is now in half guard. #ES#
Cherry manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Manlet avoids the body shot from Cherry.
Cherry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Manlet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cherry! #T3#
Cherry is trying to improve his position.
Mighty Manlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry wants to control but Manlet postures up.
Cherry is looking to reverse the position.
Cherry can't do much from the bottom here.
Cherry sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manlet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cherry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cherry is looking to improve his position.
Cherry is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cherry throws a right and a left that Manlet avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Cherry both land. Nice combination.
Cherry tries for a takedown but Manlet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Manlet tries to counter it with a takedown but Cherry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cherry misses with a takedown attempt - Manlet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manlet slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cherry.
Manlet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cherry defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Cherry. 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.
Cherry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack Cherry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manlet as he jumps to the side.
Manlet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
And Manlet tries to counter it with a takedown but Cherry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown but Manlet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cherry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manlet feints the counter takedown.
Cherry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet.
Manlet sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Cherry wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
Cherry is trying to control the position but Manlet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cherry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cherry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cherry misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Cherry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Manlet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manlet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cherry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manlet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cherry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Cherry has his foot on Manlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manlet works his way back into a safe position though.
Manlet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cherry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cherry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manlet is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cherry throws a nice looking combination but Manlet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manlet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manlet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cherry throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Manlet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cherry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manlet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manlet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cherry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manlet controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manlet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
Jack Cherry spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board to fix what I missed. No more no less. Embrace the grind'.
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