Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Manuel connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manuel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Cook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Manuel.
Cook throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Manuel misses the jab.#T1#
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Manuel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cook under the eye.
Cook cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manuel scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Cook throws an overhand right that drops Manuel like a sack of potatoes! Cook dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Cook!
A very excited looking Josh Cook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 650 Avraam vs Warror
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Manuel connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
Manuel misses with a jab to the body
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Manuel 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.
A lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi throws a chopping leg kick but Manuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Manuel.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi scores with a body shot.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Manuel moves out of range as Gomi throws a body kick.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.#TD2#
Manuel feints and as Gomi raises his hands in defense, Manuel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Manuel tries to pass. #T3#
Gomi is looking to stand up but Manuel isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Manuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manuel passes Gomi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manuel stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Manuel wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position. #ES#
Gomi pushes Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Manuel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Manuel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a nice body shot.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Manuel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomi's half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Manuel is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Manuel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Gomi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Manuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manuel jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gomi fails to land.
Gomi misses with a punch on the inside.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Gomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manuel trying to control the position but instead, Gomi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manuel into the cage.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.#T1#
Manuel misses with the head strike.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomi smiles and moves away.
Gomi throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.#TD2#
Manuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gomi kicks Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Gomi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manuel jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Manuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Manuel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gomi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gomi is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Gomi pushes Manuel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manuel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manuel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gomi pushes Manuel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manuel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manuel tries to move to mount but Gomi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Manuel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Manuel drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well. #ES#
Gomi throws Manuel to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi throws a big counter combination but Manuel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.#T4#
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akihiro Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel connects with a single shot there.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.
Manuel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomi checks a low kick from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a hook to the body
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Manuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Gomi misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Manuel moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Manuel misses.
As Manuel looks to move away, Gomi throws a big counter combo but Manuel just gets out of the way.
Manuel goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Gomi throws a solid leg kick but Manuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomi.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well. #T1#
Manuel misses the jab.
Gomi throws a lazy body kick
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Akihiro Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomi is looking for a counter combo.
Manuel slips a straight right by Gomi.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Manuel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Gomi finds it's target.
Gomi drops Manuel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manuel! Gomi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akihiro Gomi!
A very excited looking Akihiro Gomi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 647 Built vs Arendse
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Manuel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Q Club in the buildup to the fight.
Doyle misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel connects with the punch.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Manuel takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Manuel attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
Manuel misses with an uppercut
and Doyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Doyle counters with an inside leg kick.
Doyle digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Doyle scores with a jab.
Doyle throws a solid leg kick but Manuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doyle.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. Manuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Doyle lands a head kick. Manuel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manuel digs a good hook to Doyle's body.
Manuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doyle checks it well.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body. Doyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Doyle swinging wildly here.
Manuel thuds a left hand into Doyle's body.
Doyle tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Doyle.
Doyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Doyle.
Doyle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Doyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle slips a jab from Manuel.
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doyle throws a head kick that half lands.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manuel in his tracks.
Doyle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manuel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Doyle.
Doyle tries to counter with a clinch but Manuel shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Manuel misses the target.
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doyle throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Manuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Doyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel. #T4#
Doyle lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
It looked like Manuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doyle with a jab.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyle scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Manuel misses. #TD#
Manuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doyle is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manuel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doyle swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
A jab from Doyle finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doyle looks for the body kick but Manuel saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Doyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Doyle misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Manuel slips a jab from Doyle.
An attempted straight right counter from Manuel misses the target.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
A jab from Manuel finds it's way through Doyle's defenses.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Doyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Doyle. Those never looked like landing.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Doyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Manuel.
A jab lands there for Doyle.
Doyle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manuel counters with a left to the body.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Doyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doyle has time to react.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuel slips a straight right by Doyle.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Doyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Manuel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doyle sprawls and moves away.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle with a jab.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel shoots in but Doyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel blocks a jab.#T3#
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Nice straight punches there by Doyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doyle.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Doyle throws a front kick aimed at Manuel's knee but Manuel avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
Jab by Doyle.
Doyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Doyle slips a straight right by Manuel.
Doyle slips a straight right by Manuel.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Doyle.
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
It looked like Manuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Manuel. That snapped Doyle's head back.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.
Doyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Doyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manuel doesn't seem phased though.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Doyle sprawls well.
Manuel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle tries to clinch but Manuel is having none of it.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Doyle.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Manuel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doyle just manages to avoid it.
Doyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuel's head backwards.#T1#
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyle lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
Manuel takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manuel takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Doyle's head but Doyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Doyle moved out of range.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manuel throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range. #CL2#
Doyle gets a clinch.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Doyle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Manuel avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Manuel avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Manuel pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manuel.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Manuel jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Manuel scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyle.
Manuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Manuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Doyle cracks the inside of Manuel's front leg.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel. #CL2#
Doyle clinches up against the cage.
Manuel lands a shoulder strike.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Manuel blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manuel throws a head punch that misses.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doyle just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Manuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Doyle.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Manuel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Manuel jumps guard and drags Doyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Doyle has managed to pass into half guard.
Manuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Manuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku motions for Manuel to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Ekaku throws a quick counter head kick but Manuel was just out of range.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Ekaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku is defended easily by Manuel.
Manuel misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel's sensitive parts.
Ekaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A jab from Manuel misses.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekaku throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel lands with a straight right. Ekaku didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Manuel avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Manuel.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manuel digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Manuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Manuel is very close to passing his half guard.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Manuel sits in half guard.
Manuel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Manuel is controlling well.
Manuel stalling.
Manuel moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Manuel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well.
Manuel trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manuel tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Ekaku is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Manuel tries to move to mount but Ekaku blocks the move with his legs.
Ekaku is trying to control Manuel's posture but Manuel avoids it.
Ekaku sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Nice shot by Manuel.
Manuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Manuel's shoulder, as Manuel tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Manuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Manuel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manuel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Manuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manuel checks the leg kick.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Manuel.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manuel. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Manuel. #T2#
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Manuel was not able to check.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Manuel clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Manuel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Manuel blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Manuel scores with a body shot.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Manuel.
A punch combination from Ekaku misses.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Manuel stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Manuel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Ekaku shoots in.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Ekaku throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manuel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Manuel counters with a low kick, right behind Ekaku 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel's sensitive parts.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel lands a head shot.
Manuel takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Manuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
Manuel lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel scores with a body shot.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Manuel.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekaku counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manuel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manuel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku backing away here, and Manuel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Manuel tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range. #T3#
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manuel feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku cracks Manuel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Manuel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ekaku pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Manuel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Ekaku 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: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel thuds his right hand into Aiken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manuel can pounce on him.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Aiken's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick from Manuel.
Manuel throws a hook but Aiken avoids it easily.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel tests Aiken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Manuel does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Aiken's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel digs a good body shot into Aiken's ribs.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range.
Manuel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aiken backs up against the cage.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a kick to the body.
Manuel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aiken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel throws a nice head kick!
Aiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manuel under the eye.
Aiken ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Manuel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Aiken blocks the leg kick.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiken misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel.
A combination from Manuel does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aiken's waist but Aiken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Aiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Manuel misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aiken misses the target.
Manuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Aiken throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel lands a nice shot that snaps Aiken's head back.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
Manuel lands a jab-cross combination.
Manuel takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel misses with a takedown
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Manuel with a poor takedown
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken pushes Manuel away with a front kick.
Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manuel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manuel misses with a body shot
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Aiken finish him?
A combination from Manuel does no damage.
Aiken connects with a body shot that sends Manuel's belly button to the back.
Manuel looks winded!
Aiken lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Manuel - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Aiken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Midick Aiken!
An out of breath Midick Aiken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 25
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Hart has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Hart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manuel's elbow. #TD#
Manuel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hart regains guard. #ES2#
Hart pushes Manuel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart 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.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manuel. Manuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Manuel. That snapped Hart's head back.
Manuel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hart's calf.
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!
Hart slips under a jab.
Manuel clobbers Hart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Manuel's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hart tries to work over Manuel's front leg with a kick but Manuel checks it.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manuel. Manuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart slips a straight right by Manuel.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Hart misses.
Manuel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hart on the side of the head.
Kevin Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel lands a head shot.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Hart holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Hart throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manuel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Hart.
Hart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manuel wants a takedown.
Hart lands a hook that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hart.
Hart lands with a short shot to the head.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel wants a takedown.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manuels head.
Hart stalling in the clinch but Manuel improves position. #BC2#
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Manuel throws a solid leg kick but Hart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manuel.
Manuel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hart on the side of the head.
Manuel scores with a nice strike.
Manuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart wants to counter the offense by Manuel and move into the clinch position.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart slips a straight right by Manuel.
Hart tries to counter with a clinch but Manuel shakes him off and moves away.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hart flicks out a counter leg kick but Manuel steps away.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel moves forwards but Hart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hart is looking to score with low kicks.
Manuel feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down. #T4#
Manuel cracks Hart with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manuel. #ES2#
Hart throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hart misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel throws a sloppy head kick
and Hart counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Manuel.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Hart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hart misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Manuel.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Hart.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Hart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hart slips a jab from Manuel.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Hart counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manuel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hart blocks a jab.
Manuel slips a jab from Hart.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hart counters with a huge head kick that drops Manuel! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monroe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Monroe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been told by Manuel's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manuel misses with a jab to the body
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manuel.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Manuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuel misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a right hand that Manuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel also avoids with ease.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Manuel.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manuel. #T2#
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but Manuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe with a jab.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manuel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe.
Peter Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Monroe.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manuel.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Manuel throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Manuel slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Monroe defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Monroe persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel slips under a jab from Monroe.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.#TD2#
Monroe gets a double leg takedown into Manuel's guard.
Monroe stands up over Manuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manuel is looking for a triangle but Monroe pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Manuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Peter Manuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Manuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Manuel.
Manuel scores with a leg kick.
Monroe cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel attempts a counter takedown but Monroe avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manuel, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Monroe swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Monroe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Good exchange - Manuel coming out on top.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Monroe misses. #TD2#
Monroe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel is trying to stand.
Manuel wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Monroe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well.
Manuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monroe working the head and body with strikes.
Monroe is looking to advance position but Manuel won't allow it.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monroe is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manuel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Manuel is trying to keep Monroe in close.
Monroe trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monroe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Manuel leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
Monroe takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Manuel's shoulder, as Manuel tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but Manuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Manuel.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe slips under a jab from Manuel.
Monroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Manuel tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manuel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Manuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manuel swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Manuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel with a nice cross.
Monroe swinging wildly here. #T3#
Monroe moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Good exchange - Manuel coming out on top.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Monroe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manuel to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but Manuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Monroe moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.#TD#
Manuel gets control of Monroe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manuel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe cracks Manuel with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Manuel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monroe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Manuel has tightened it up now! Monroe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Manuel!
A relieved looking Peter Manuel 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: Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Manuel tries to clinch up but Jafar circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Manuel tries to counter it with a takedown but Jafar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manuel throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Manuel staying out of range there.#TD2#
Manuel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jafar's guard.#ES#
Jafar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manuel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Manuel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manuel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Manuel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuel avoid being mounted?
Jafar trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Manuel wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar continues to stall.#SU#
Jafar decides to stand and escape the position.
Jafar takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Manuel's head back.
Jafar swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Jafar throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range. #T2#
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jafar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Manuel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Manuel seems unphased.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Manuel clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Manuel jumps guard. #T3#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Manuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Manuel working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Manuel had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manuel is proving hard to escape from.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Manuel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manuel throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Peter Manuel has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Jafar kicks off Manuel and gets to his feet.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Jafar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manuel. #TD2#
Manuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Manuel is dominant here and he's now got Jafar's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar trying to control the hands but Manuel breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1##SUB2#
Manuel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jafar prevents Manuel from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Manuel 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, Jafar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar turns into Manuel and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manuel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Jafar 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.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Manuel to follow him. #T3#
Manuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jafar lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Manuel moves into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Jafar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manuel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jafar to the mat. Jafar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manuel won't allow Jafar to get back to his feet.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Jafar gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting.
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!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manuel doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Manuel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Jafar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Manuel.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manuel's elbow.
Jafar prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Manuel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Manuel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manuel moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Jafar darts in and clinches Manuel up against the cage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel lands a jab to Jafar's midsection.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Manuel throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Jafar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manuel.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Jafar, which made it look bad.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jafar tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jafar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel misses with a head kick.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jafar's waist but Jafar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Jab from Jafar.
Manuel slips under a jab from Jafar.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Jafar gets caught napping as Manuel dives in and scores a takedown. Jafar manages to retain guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Manuel passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Manuel is stalling here. Jafar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manuel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jafar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manuel is trying to escape the position but Jafar is controlling the position. #T3#
Jafar trying to control the position but Manuel is working away. #SU#
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Manuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manuel throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Jafar throws a hook but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Manuel lands a slapping body shot.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel slips under a jab from Jafar.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Manuel throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took some time post fight to say the following; 'where's my money'.

Event: Pride FC 11
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Manuel closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Manuel thows a leg kick but Ramirez checks it
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Manuel shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramirez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Manuel throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manuel. Manuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Manuel out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Ramirez is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Iker Ramirez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Manuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manuel. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Manuel.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Manuel.
Murhaa sizes up Manuel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Murhaa sizes up Manuel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Manuel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.#TD2#
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manuel is still in real trouble! Can Murhaa finish him?#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura here.
Murhaa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Manuel is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel is looking to advance position but Murhaa won't allow it. #T2#
Murhaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Manuel 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.
Manuel trying to mount his opponent but Murhaa defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Manuel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhaa is looking to improve his position.
Murhaa is working hard here to advance position.
Murhaa trying to hold on to Manuel's head to control him but Manuel postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Murhaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
Murhaa is controlling Manuel's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Manuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manuel slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Manuel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manuel lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Manuel breaks away and moves out of range.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manuel tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Manuel's head.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manuel checks it well.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manuel.
Manuel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Murhaa throws a push kick but Manuel slaps the foot to one side.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhaa tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manuel, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manuel, right into the meat.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Manuel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Manuel pushes Murhaa away with a front kick.#TD2#
Manuel gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Murhaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Manuel is pressing down on Murhaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhaa is holding on for now.
Murhaa trying to hold on to Manuel's head to control him but Manuel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa has his hands clasped together around Manuel's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Manuel seems to be looking for submissions. #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.
Manuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Murhaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manuel can't get the takedown.
Paul Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manuel is looking for a takedown.
Manuel blocking some punches.
Manuel misses with a body punch.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.
Manuel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Manuel misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel lands a jab to the head.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Murhaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Murhaa gets caught flat footed, as Manuel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manuel manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Murhaa keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Manuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Manuel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Murhaa has recovered full guard.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manuel passes Murhaa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Manuel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manuel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murhaa gets full guard.
Manuel looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass. #SU#
Murhaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuel digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.#TD2#
Manuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Murhaa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Manuel is on him like a limpet, forcing Murhaa back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manuel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Manuel!
A relieved looking Peter Manuel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paul Murhaa spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #4
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez . That's going to slow Manuel down.
Lopez slips a jab from Manuel.
Lopez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .#CL#
Manuel gets a clinch.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks. #BC2#
Lopez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manuel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Lopez misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Lopez jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Manuel drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Manuel misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel checks the leg kick.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#T1#
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Manuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manuel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez controlling Manuel's posture. #SUB#
Manuel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lopez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manuel, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
I've been told that Lopez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Manuel looking to control. #SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily. #SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#SUB#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manuel controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself. #SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Lopez has managed to pass into half guard.
Manuel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manuel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manuel, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Good work by Manuel as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Lopez throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez .
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Manuel's leg. Manuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Manuel. #TD#
Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Manuel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuel pushes down on Lopez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Manuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Manuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Manuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manuel. #SUB#
Manuel is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manuel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Manuel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Manuel eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Manuel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manuel trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Lopez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez . Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manuel with a hook.
Manuel moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manuel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez misses the jab.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Lopez .
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .#T1#
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez 's head.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez .
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manuel doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manuel cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Manuel clinches.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Manuel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Nice jab there from Lopez .
Nice defenses there by Lopez .
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Lopez throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Manuel jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez .
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Manuel dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Manuel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuel is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manuel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Manuel seems to be looking for submissions.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Manuel is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manuel stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manuel passes Lopez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lopez really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manuel.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Manuel tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Manuel scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Lopez .
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Manuel's leg but Manuel calmly moves out of range.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Lopez jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel swinging wildly here. #CL#
Manuel rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Manuel with a jab.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.#T2#
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Lopez delivers a nice body kick.
Manuel misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Manuel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manuel avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez .
Manuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez misses with a looping right.#T3#
Manuel tries to clinch up.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manuel slips a straight right by Lopez .
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab lands there for Manuel.
Manuel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Manuel's belly button to the back.
Manuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez .
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Manuel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Manuel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Lopez kicks Manuel off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez , which made it look bad.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez throws a head kick that Manuel semi-blocks.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez tries a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Manuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manuel 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 Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
#R5#
Manuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez .
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel misses the jab.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Lopez 's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Lopez moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.#CL#
Manuel has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez misses with some punches. #TD#
Manuel jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel wants to improve his position but instead Lopez has moved into half guard. #SU2#
Lopez stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Lopez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control.
Manuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lopez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manuel regains half guard.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez blocks the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Manuel looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Manuel won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lopez !
Mark Lopez is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mark Lopez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Manuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Manuel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Manuel trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel's head.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Manuel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
A cross from Manuel lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manuel. #T2#
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
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!
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Kingston throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel throws a nice head kick!
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with a good low kick that Manuel was not able to check.
Kingston throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manuel, right into the meat.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuel is defended easily by Kingston.
Some bone on bone action there as Manuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Kingston slams his shin into Manuel's torso.
Kingston cracks Manuel with an open hand slap.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manuel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manuel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Carl Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Manuel had a free shot at his head there.
Manuel throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.#T4#
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
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!
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Manuel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manuel throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel avoids the head kick by Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Jab by Manuel.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Kingston throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manuel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Kingston jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Manuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Kingston.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel 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.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Manuel.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel throws a combination that misses
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Manuel saw that one coming.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Manuel scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
Kingston throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.#T3#
Kingston misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Manuel throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Kingston.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingston's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston is looking to land body kicks.
Kingston keeps Manuel at a distance using the push kick.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston lands with an overhand left.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Manuel defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston keeps Manuel at a distance using the push kick.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Manuel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manuel lands the left hand.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston wants to slow Manuel down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
Manuel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingston.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.#T1#
Manuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Manuel keeps Kingston at a distance using the push kick.
Manuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Manuel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Manuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kingston controls Manuel momentarily but Manuel frees himself. #SUB2#
Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manuel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manuel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Manuel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manuel's guard! Nice work there by Kingston! #T4##SUB2#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.#SUB2#
Manuel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kingston has passed into half guard!
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Manuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Manuel forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Manuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingston sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manuel is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Manuel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingston's head.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
Manuel throws a body kick that misses
and Kingston counters with a thumping low kick.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston misses the jab.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Kingston motions for Manuel to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Kingston defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Manuel tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingston tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Kingston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kingston misses with a low kick. #T4#
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Kingston tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston pushes Manuel away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Manuel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manuel takes one on the button.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Manuel misses.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Manuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
A lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel lands with a right hand.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kingston misses with a kick to the body
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel misses with a body shot
and Kingston counters with a nice body kick.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Manuel blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Kingston.
Manuel connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Manuel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingston sprawls well initially but Manuel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Manuel seems to be looking for submissions.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Manuel is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kingston to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Manuel trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Manuel tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Manuel pushing down on Kingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manuel stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manuel trying to control from Kingston's half guard. Kingston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with an inside leg kick.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Kingston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manuel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Peter Manuel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Carl Kingston was interviewed post fight and said 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

Event: AFC #26
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Foote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Foote missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Foote ducks down to avoid it.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Foote.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Foote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foote tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manuel defends well and Foote ends up having to push Manuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Foote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote has a takedown stuffed.
Foote fails with the takedown.
Peter Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foote connects with a solid leg kick.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel lands a really nice looking cross but Foote seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Foote gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Manuel pushes Foote off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel tries to work over Foote's front leg with a kick but Foote checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote with a jab.
Foote connects with a looping right hand.
Foote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Foote's corner calls for a 1-2. Foote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Foote checks it.
Foote moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Foote throws a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manuel moves out of range as Foote strikes.#T2#
Manuel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foote.
Foote misses with a looping right.
Foote tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Manuel throws a head kick that half lands.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foote.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Manuel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Foote.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foote working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Manuel is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Manuel struggling a bit here.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foote is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foote drops an elbow to the side of Manuel's head. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well.
Foote trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Manuel gets back to full guard.
Foote is in close to Manuel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.#SUB#
Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manuel is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote is trying to ground and pound but Manuel uses the momentary lack of control by Foote to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that 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.
#R2#
Foote doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Foote is looking to land body kicks.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Foote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foote cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Foote shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foote pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manuel back to the cage. Foote follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel throws a hook but Foote blocks it.
Foote scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Foote slips the punch.
Foote with the counter takedown but Manuel avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manuel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foote - the referee stops the clock and Manuel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foote. Manuel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote with the counter takedown but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel lands a jab to the head.
Foote throws a leg kick that misses.
Manuel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foote cracks Manuel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range. #T1#
Foote scores with a jab. Manuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foote takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Foote closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manuel's guard.
Foote working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foote stays in close to Manuel's body and controls the position.
Foote tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.
Foote landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Foote defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Foote defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foote looking to sit in guard and control but Manuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foote has his hands on Manuel's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuel defends well.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Foote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Foote is still trying to improve position.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Manuel gets to his feet - Foote follows without any prompting.
Foote moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Manuel swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Peter Manuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Foote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Foote tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manuel swivels and escapes.
Peter Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foote.
Foote misses with a leg kick
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manuel.
Foote blocks a jab.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foote gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shelby Foote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel slips a straight right by Foote.
Manuel cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Manuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foote's sensitive parts.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Manuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Foote scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.#SUB#
Manuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foote defends well.#SUB#
Foote sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Manuel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Foote paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Manuel - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Manuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manuel continues to drive forward.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Tonon has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Manuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel 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.#T1#
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Tonon slips under a jab from Manuel.
Tonon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Manuel jabs Tonon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Tonon takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tonon rushes Manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon jumps guard but Manuel stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Manuel breaks from the clinch.
Manuel lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand. #TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard. #T3#
Tonon is really struggling to control Manuel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tonon is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon wants to advance to full mount but Manuel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonon pushing down on Manuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Manuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tonon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon wants to clinch but Manuel slips to the side
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Tonon takes the fight into the clinch.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonon tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manuel scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel. #TD#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel's head.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Manuel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tonon trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tonon tries to control but Manuel wriggling away.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Manuel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Manuel is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon landing shots from mount.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Manuel blocking the ground and pound.
Tonon trying to control but Manuel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Manuel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Tonon looking to score a takedown here. Manuel is defending well but Tonon drives through and ends up in Manuel's guard.#SUB2#
Manuel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonon stacks Manuel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonon!
Manuel being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Manuel is working away. #T1#
Tonon working the ground and pound.
Manuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Manuel is trying to improve his position.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manuel struggling a bit here.#T3##SU#
Tonon decides to stand back up. Tonon steps back and let's Manuel get back to his feet.
Manuel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Manuel trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Manuel is defending well.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manuel actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Tonon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manuel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Manuel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manuel misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel lands with a straight right. Dick didn't see that one coming.
Manuel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Manuel works over Dick's head and body with a nice combination.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Manuel jabs at Dick's body.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
Manuel 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.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel keeps Dick at a distance using the push kick.
Manuel lands with a slapping head kick.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick.
Dick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Dick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Dick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Manuel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manuel lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel thuds a left hand into Dick's body.
Manuel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dick is out of range and Manuel settles back down.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Manuel scores with a jab to the head.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Manuel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Dick misses.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dick.
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dick.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Dick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick scores with a hook.
Dick lands an overhand right.
Manuel misses with a right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Dick misses.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Nice defenses there by Dick.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Manuel.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dick.
Some wild striking there from Manuel.
Dick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws a one two combo.
Dick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dick counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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!
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Manuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel misses with a head kick.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Manuel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dick is able to avoid easily.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Dick.
Dick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Manuel misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manuel scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Dick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dick moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manuel to score with a decent uppercut.
Manuel scores with a jab.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Dick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manuel sprawls well initially but Dick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel is not content to let Dick control the position.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Dick wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manuel wants to control but Dick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dick seems to be looking for submissions.
Manuel tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Manuel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick passes to full mount! #SUB#
Dick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Manuel is now in Dick's guard. A big mistake from Dick there, giving up the dominant position! #T2##SUB#
Manuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manuel has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a triangle but Manuel pushes his legs off easily.
Manuel trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manuel uses it to pass to side control.
Dick is looking to reverse the position.
Dick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manuel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dick is refusing to be controlled, as Manuel sits in half guard.
Manuel prevents Dick from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Manuel is trying to work for a kimura but Dick is defending well.
Manuel is looking to advance position but Dick won't allow it.
Dick tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.
Manuel is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dick controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Editiny Dick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Manuel lands a jab to the head.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick slips under a jab.
Dick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel lands the left hand.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick with a hook.
Manuel cracks Dick with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Manuel misses with the combination. #TD#
Dick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Manuel is not content to let Dick control the position. #SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manuel has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Dick trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dick advances to full mount.
Dick avoids the attempt from Manuel to control.
Manuel tries to control Dick's body but Dick pushes him off. Manuel squirms to his side and now Dick has his back!
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manuel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dick. #SUB#
Dick working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Manuel is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dick has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Manuel taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Editiny Dick!
During a confident post fight interview, Editiny Dick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Sayonara throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Manuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manuel throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sayonara. Sayonara gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel throws a push kick but Sayonara slaps the foot to one side.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sayonara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manuel has time to react.
Sayonara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayonara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Manuel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sayonara somewhat.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Sayonara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.
Manuel working a defensive guard but Sayonara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sayonara in side control, throwing shots but Manuel defends.
Sayonara trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sayonara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sayonara throwing strikes but Manuel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sayonara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working. #SUB#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sayonara is defending well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sayonara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sayonara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sayonara dodges the ground and pound from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Manuel throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Sayonara is looking for the big counter here.
Manuel swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Sayonara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.#TD#
Manuel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manuel 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. #SUB2#
Manuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manuel preventing the sweep.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Sayonara looking for a sweep. Not yet Sayonara, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sayonara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara slips a jab from Manuel.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target. #T3#
Manuel misses the body punch
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sayonara defends it nicely.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Sayonara. #T4#
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara lands with a right hand.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body kick.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayonara enables Manuel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayonara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manuel being controlled here momentarily.
Sayonara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sayonara working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sayonara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sayonara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manuel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Sayonara has managed to pass into half guard.
Sayonara wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy. #T2#
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Sayonara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sayonara. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sayonara passes into side control!
Sayonara scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sayonara tries to score with some ground and pound. Manuel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Sayonara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara postures up.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Sayonara throws a strike but Manuel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayonara defends it easily.
Sayonara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sayonara connects with a right hand. Manuel shakes it off.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sayonara 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Haze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haze lands a front kick.#CL2#
Haze has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Haze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manuel regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Haze defends easily.
Haze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haze lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze looking to sit in guard and control but Manuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Haze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manuel stopping the sweep attempt from Haze.
Haze striking off his back but it's not causing Manuel any problems.
Manuel passes into half guard.
Haze trying to control here.
Manuel wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Haze is trying to maintain the position but Manuel is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manuel wants to advance to full mount but Haze doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.#SUB2#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Manuel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manuel dives in and grabs Haze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haze pushes down on Manuel's head and hops out.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Haze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manuel's calf.
Haze lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Manuel.
Haze slips a jab and a cross from Manuel.
Haze blocks a jab.#TD#
Haze tries to sprawl but Manuel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze trying to control from the bottom.
Haze felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Manuel trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but Haze defending well. #SUB#
Manuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manuel.
Haze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haze.
Haze throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manuel moves out of range as Haze strikes.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel lands a body shot.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Manuel gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel advances to mount.
Haze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Haze throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Manuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze wants to sweep here but Manuel controlling him for the moment.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Manuel stands and throws Haze's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haze is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Haze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haze is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Manuel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Haze defends easily.
Haze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Haze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manuel's head.
Manuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manuel's head.#SUB#
Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manuel trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel wants to hit a switch here but Haze passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manuel there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Haze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Manuel shoots in and bounces Haze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Haze can't keep his opponent in guard - Manuel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Manuel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Manuel wants to work for an arm triangle but Haze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manuel uses his free foot to push down on Haze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haze.
Haze tries to reverse the position but Manuel maintains control.#T2##SUB#
Manuel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haze tries to hold on but Manuel postures up.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Manuel is persistently looking for the submission but Haze is defending it well.
Haze is trying to break free. #SUB#
Manuel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manuel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Haze is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Manuel is pressing down on Haze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haze is holding on for now.
Haze is looking for a sweep. Manuel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haze is pressing down on Manuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haze controls Manuel momentarily but Manuel frees himself.
Manuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Manuel trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manuel lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Manuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manuel, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions thinks about countering with a body kick.
Legions doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manuel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legions, as that shot connected.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions lands the left hand.
Legions throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face as Manuel controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position. #SUB2#
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legions is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Manuel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legions is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel is pressing down on Legions's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legions is holding on for now. #T3#
Legions wants to control but Manuel is keeping busy.
Manuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel prevents Legions from improving his position.#SUB2#
Manuel seems to be working for a kimura but Legions defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Legions is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
Legions is staying active underneath Manuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legions.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manuel is one step ahead there.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Manuel blocks the low kick.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body. Legions takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Manuel thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Legions misses.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legions defends well and Manuel ends up having to push Legions into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Legions has him pressed against the cage.
Legions lands a shot to the body.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Felix Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Manuel blocks a head kick by Legions.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Legions slips under a jab from Manuel.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Manuel.
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Nice body kick there by Legions.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Legions avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions throws a body kick that misses
and Manuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuel lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Legions sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Legions misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Manuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.#CL#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Legions holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Manuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legions walks away with a smile on his face. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Legions as Manuel shoots in.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Legions throws a leg kick but Manuel checks it.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Legions throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions lands a jab.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Legions throws a monster overhand right that drops Manuel! Legions follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Lopetus moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
A jab from Lopetus finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel with a jab.
Lopetus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Manuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Manuel throws a hook but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Manuel avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Manuel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopetus defends it well.
Lopetus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Manuel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lopetus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Manuel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Manuel throws the left hand but Lopetus avoids the punch easily.
Lopetus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Lopetus misses #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopetus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopetus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus is trying to buck Manuel off.#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopetus has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Manuel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Lopetus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus blocks a head kick by Manuel. #T3#
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.
Lopetus bucks up and tries to throw Manuel off but instead Manuel has got his back!#ES#
Lopetus is trying to shake Manuel off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Manuel won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopetus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Lopetus. #T4#
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus throws a hook but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel cracks Lopetus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Lopetus misses.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.#TD2#
Manuel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manuel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Manuel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopetus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel trying to control the position but Lopetus is working away. #SUB2#
Manuel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lopetus is trying to escape and Manuel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lopetus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manuel! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Manuel!
After winning the bout, Peter Manuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Manuel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manuel defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel cracks Head with a good jab.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manuel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Manuel looking to score a takedown here. Head is defending well but Manuel drives through and ends up in Head's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Head manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Manuel controls the action.
A short right from Manuel.
Manuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Manuel as the two fighters clinch.
Manuel working aggressively here.
Head working aggressively here.
Manuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Manuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head blocks a body shot from Manuel.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head misses with a body punch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with the head strike.
Manuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
A hook to the body from Head.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manuel trying to land knees to the body.
Head digs a right hand underneath Manuel's ribcage. Manuel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Manuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel blocks an uppercut.
Manuel blocks a body shot from Head. #T2##TD2#
Manuel decides to pull guard. #SU#
Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Head throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel with the counter takedown but Head avoids it easily.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manuel.
Manuel tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel darts in trying to clinch
and Head counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Head.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manuel counters with a straight right hand.
Head cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Manuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manuel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manuel checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Manuel throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a low kick, right behind Manuel 's knee.
Head with a nice cross.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head lands a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Head, which made it look bad.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel lands a head kick. Head smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel is looking to chop away at Head's legs.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head throws a wild body kick that Manuel sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Manuel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Head defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
As Manuel looks to move away, Head throws a big counter combo but Manuel just gets out of the way.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel has a takedown stuffed.
Head takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manuel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Manuel settles back down.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manuel is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Head lunges at Manuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manuel's hand.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Head lands with a cross. #ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel misses with a body shot
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel's head.
Head lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garrick Head!
A victorious Garrick Head thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manuel throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target. #CL#
Manuel gets a clinch. #TD#
Manuel jumps guard. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manuel actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ekaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Manuel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ekaku is tapping! Great win for Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, 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: PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Bango throws a solid leg kick but Manuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bango.
Bango lands with a straight right. Manuel didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Bango walks into a left hand.
Bango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bango off the cage and back into range.
Manuel tries to clinch but Bango moves out of range.
A big right from Bango misses.
Manuel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bango momentarily.
Bango on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Bango misses.
Manuel slips under a jab from Bango.
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Manuel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manuel connects with a right hand. Bango shakes it off.
Manuel throws a right hand that Bango ducks under and follows up with a left that Bango also avoids with ease.
Bango throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Bango digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bango loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.#CL#
Manuel rushes Bango and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manuel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bango to keep the fight standing.
Bango gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bango creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manuel pushes Bango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bango.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Bango throws a head punch that misses.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Bango holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Bango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel presses Bango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bango pushes Manuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Manuel successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bango doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bango manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Manuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bango has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.
Bango 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.
Bango postures up in Manuel's guard and throws a big left but Manuel blocks it. #SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Bango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bango works his way back into a safe position though.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Manuel is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bango has his hands clasped together but Manuel extends and breaks Bango's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manuel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
We've been hearing reports that Manuel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel thows a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it
letting Alzheimer counter with a right hand.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer is looking for the big counter here.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manuel.
Alzheimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alzheimer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manuel needs to keep his hands up - Alzheimer had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Manuel.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.
Manuel slips a straight right by Alzheimer.#T1##KD2#
Alzheimer lands a big head kick that sends Manuel tumbling to the mat! Alzheimer takes a step backwards and waves Manuel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Alzheimer ducks right into an uppercut from Manuel.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Manuel as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo.
Alzheimer cracks Manuel with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Friedrich Alzheimer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Nordskov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nordskov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Manuel avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a counter combo.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manuel is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
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!
Nordskov connects with the punch.#T2#
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov tries to score with a low kick but Manuel moves his leg out of the way.
Manuel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with an inside leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Manuel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manuel down.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Manuel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordskov finds it's way round the side to connect with Manuel's head. #T3#
Manuel staying out of range there.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manuel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Manuel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nordskov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Manuel throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Manuel jumps guard. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Nordskov defends easily. #SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Nordskov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordskov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov catches Manuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel backing away here, and Nordskov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Manuel blocks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Manuel is wise to it.
Manuel throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Manuel lands a head kick!
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Manuel scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Manuel misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nordskov.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manuel if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range. #T4#
Manuel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manuel slips a jab from Nordskov.
Manuel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Manuel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manuel. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nordskov cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuel's head backwards.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Manuel throws a good cross that connects.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Manuel jumps back.
A cross from Manuel lands.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Manuel misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Nordskov tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manuel. That did some damage!
Nordskov throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manuel cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manuel. Manuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Manuel checks it.
Manuel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Manuel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Manuel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Manuel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Nordskov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nordskov has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Manuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel trying to control here. #SUB#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordskov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nordskov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordskov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Manuel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nordskov is tapping! Great win for Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Peter Manuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manuel.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy jabs at Manuel's body.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Manuel blocks the low kick.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Hardy with a jab.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.#T1#
Manuel scores with a push kick.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manuel. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Manuel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Manuel connects with a jab.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
Manuel connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy tries to clinch up
and Manuel counters with a big right hand! Oh Hardy is in trouble here! Manuel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 12 Kwon vs Jenner
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuel.
Rram looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Rram 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.
Rram misses with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a double jab #CL#
and Manuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Manuel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manuel is tightening it up a little... Rram has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rram reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rram taps out! Nice BJJ there by Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel tries to move into range but Fairbanks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Fairbanks closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Manuel! Fairbanks dives in looking to finish! Manuel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
A relieved looking Desmond Fairbanks 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: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Trump slips under a jab.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Manuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manuel lands a head shot.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Trump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump. #T1#
Trump takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel misses with an uppercut
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel misses with a right hand
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Trump with a hook.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuel throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Trump slips under a jab.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manuel's hands.#ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manuel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manuel slips a jab from Trump.
Manuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manuel misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a right hand from hell and Manuel is out cold! A vicious knockout!

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

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
A jab from Manuel finds it's way through Yurmommy's defenses.
Manuel lands with a hook. Yurmommy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Yurmommy ducks down to avoid it.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Manuel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yurmommys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Yurmommy misses.
Yurmommy slips a jab from Manuel.
Yurmommy unleashes a big counter combination but Manuel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Manuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yurmommy throws a lazy uppercut
and Yurmommy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yurmommy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yurmommy.
Manuel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yurmommy on the side of the head.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Manuel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurmommy wants to clinch up but Manuel keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Yurmommy throws a counter combo.
Manuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Yurmommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yurmommy counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Eyeam Yurmommy is the new bantamweight champion!
Eyeam Yurmommy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DARE 9
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prophet looks to throw a body kick
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Prophet lands a jab.
Prophet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prophet takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Prophet scores with a body shot.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel slips under a jab.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Prophet misses
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a stiff right hand.
Prophet lands the left hand.#T1#
Prophet misses with an uppercut.
Prophet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prophet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prophet swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Prophet throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Prophet takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Prophet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Prophet ducks down to avoid it.
Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manuel checks it well.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Prophet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Prophet misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet misses with a hook.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs.
Prophet tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Prophet misses with a left hand
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Prophet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manuel. Manuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Prophet.
Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Prophet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Prophet misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Prophet. Beautiful body shot.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel cracks Prophet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuel connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Prophet is rocked!
Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Prophet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Prophet.
Prophet seems to have got his legs back now.
Manuel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Manuel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prophet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet.
Prophet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Prophet swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prophet.
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it.
Manuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Prophet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prophet throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prophet with a body shot.
Prophet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 The Prophet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Prophet there.
Manuel throws out a powerful jab.
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manuel throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range.
Prophet misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Prophet.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Prophet.
Prophet misses with a body punch
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Prophet with a nice cross.
Prophet staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel slips under a jab from Prophet.
Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prophet misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manuel lands with a cross.
Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet misses the body punch
and Manuel counters with a huge left! Prophet is in big trouble! He's backing up but Manuel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Prophet from any more damage. A dominating finish by Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Peter Manuel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE ALOHA
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson slips under a jab from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manuel under the eye.#TD2#
Dickinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manuel!
Manuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dickinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dickinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Manuel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Manuel is working away.
Dickinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manuel defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson working over Manuel with some ground and pound. Manuel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel tries to kick Dickinson off but Dickinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Manuel controlling the position well. #SUB#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickinson pulls his head out easily.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage. #T3#
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Dickinson is stalling here. Manuel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dickinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manuel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manuel tries to stand but Dickinson is controlling his head.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson tries to bench press Manuel off him but Manuel keeps the position.
Dickinson is trying to control Manuel's posture but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson regains half guard.
Dickinson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Manuel.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manuel blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickinson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
David Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
Dickinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely. #KD#
Manuel drops Dickinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dickinson looks back up at him and smiles so Manuel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Manuel steps in with a hook that catches Dickinson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Manuel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dickinson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, 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: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Manuel scores with a nice head shot.
Manuel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Penn misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Manuel does it's job there.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Penn - that will leave a mark!
Penn throws a leg kick but Manuel moved away.
Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn connects with a jab.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn thumps Manuel with a low kick.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Penn thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a quick counter head kick but Manuel was just out of range.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manuel. That did some damage!
Manuel slips a jab from Penn.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Manuel as he connects with a hook.
Penn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn scores with a push kick.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Penn punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn blocks a jab.
Manuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Manuel.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn switches off momentarily and Manuel cracks him with a monster right hand! Penn topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Manuel dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, 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.
The defeated Reco Penn had this to say: 'vittu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner misses the jab.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses the jab.
Manuel scores with a hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manuel! But no joy.
Turner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Turner misses with a hook
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Turner tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Manuel moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner lands with a straight right. Manuel didn't see that one coming.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Manuel with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Manuel down.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Manuel slips a straight right by Turner.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Turner misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Turner.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Manuel throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner slips under a jab from Manuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Turner lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Manuel lands a left and a right that send Turner crashing to the mat, dazed. Manuel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Manuel is quick to defend against it.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Manuel misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Manuel.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
BOOM! Manuel lands a beautiful left hook that drops Turner. Turner tries to recover but Manuel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Turner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFL: Caged fury
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Fuller misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manuel lands a head shot.#CL2#
Fuller takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller has Manuel pushed against the cage.
Fuller lands with a left to the head.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller taking a breather.
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Manuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manuel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short right from Fuller.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Manuel controls the action.
Manuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuller won't allow it.
Manuel blocks an uppercut.
Fuller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel misses with some punches.
Manuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuller pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been informed that Fuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manuel on the side of the head.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
Fuller stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Fuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manuel, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Fuller tries to land knees in the clinch but Manuel avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Manuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuller lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Manuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Fuller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fuller slips a jab from Manuel.
Fuller tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Fuller pushes Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
Fuller effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manuel is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller has double underhooks.
Fuller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Manuel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller scores with a knee to the head.
Manuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fuller lands a good knee to the midsection. Manuel won't want to take too many of those.
Fuller has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Fuller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manuel's face.
Manuel tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Manuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manuel can't break the clinch.
Manuel pushes Fuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Manuel lands a left hand.
Manuel tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Manuel lands a nice uppercut.
Manuel is trying to push Fuller away but Fuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manuel slows down the pace here.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Manuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Fuller.
Manuel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuller keeps control of Manuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Fuller looking to stall.
Manuel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manuel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuel is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is working Manuel over against the cage.
Fuller stalls.
Fuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manuel or not.
Manuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Manuel.
Fuller pushes Manuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Fuller swinging wildly here.
Fuller thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.
Fuller tries to score with a low kick but Manuel moves his leg out of the way.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. Manuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Fuller throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Manuel's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fuller lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chris Fuller!
Our winner, Chris Fuller, 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: AFL @The Beer Garden
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Fuller connects with a looping right hand.
Manuel throws out a powerful jab.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Fuller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuller scores with a nice head shot.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fuller takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Fuller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
We've been informed that Fuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manuel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fuller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Manuel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fuller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, 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.
Chris Fuller was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I gave it all I got, but I guess it wasn't good enough.'.

Event: AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Manuel lands a head shot.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a left to the body.
Adriano Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries for a takedown but Manuel circles away easily
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Manuel instigates a clinch.
Manuel lands a body punch. #BC#
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel lands with a light punch inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manuel lands a left hand. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Manuel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Manuel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Manuel'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.
Manuel continues to stall.#SU#
Manuel decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Manuel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Manuel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manuel finish him?! #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Manuel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Manuel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Manuel gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel retains his bantamweight title!
Peter Manuel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFL Asylum 29
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Manuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Manuel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Temirov's head.#CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Manuel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Manuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Temirov is trying to break free.
Temirov tries to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling the position.
Manuel lands a nice uppercut.
Manuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Manuel slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov misses with a hook #KD#
and Manuel counters with a nice right hand that sends Temirov toppling to the canvas! Temirov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Manuel finish him?!#ROC#
Temirov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Temirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
A shot to the body from Temirov misses
and Manuel counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
Peter Manuel 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 17, 2017

#R1#
Buttesen tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Manuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttesen looks to clinch
and Buttesen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttesen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Buttesen is rocked!
Manuel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buttesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buttesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Buttesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buttesen seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buttesen tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manuel lands an overhand right.
Buttesen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manuel keeps the fight on the outside.
Buttesen tries to clinch up
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buttesen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Manuel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buttesen. Manuel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, 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.
Mikel Buttesen was interviewed post fight and said 'Sh*t happens!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 44
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Manuel lands a body shot.
Benson looks winded!
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
Manuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benson on the side of the head.
Manuel lands with a straight right. Benson didn't see that one coming.
Benson walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.
Benson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD#
Manuel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Benson sprawling to the canvas! Benson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manuel finish him?! #ROC#
Benson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel goes for a small jab and connects. Now Manuel goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Benson stumbles back but Manuel runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Benson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Benson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Manuel!

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