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Event:
DFC 7: Manuwa Vs Carver
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Carver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carver landing a few strikes.
Carver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Carver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manuwa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carver trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom.
Carver taking a break here but Manuwa is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa is refusing to be controlled, as Carver sits in half guard. #T1#
Carver is stalling here. Manuwa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manuwa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Manuwa tries for a kimura but Carver is defending well.
Manuwa working the head and body with strikes.
Carver is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuwa lands an elbow.
Carver manages to get back to half guard.
Manuwa prevents Carver from standing back up.
#SUB#
Manuwa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver trying to hold on to Manuwa's head to control him but Manuwa postures up.
Manuwa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Ground and pound from Manuwa. #SUB#
Manuwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carver tries to get to full guard but Manuwa has control of the leg.
Carver wants to control but Manuwa is keeping busy.
Manuwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carver regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Carver is looking for a triangle but Manuwa pushes his legs off easily.
Manuwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manuwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manuwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuwa is working Carver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Carver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Manuwa 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. #SUB2#
Carver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Manuwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manuwa postures up and lands a big shot to Carver's brow.
Manuwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
Manuwa cracks Carver with a solid left hand.
Carver is trying to keep Manuwa in close.
#SUB2#
Carver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Manuwa content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Carver has locked up a guillotine! Carver's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Manuwa is holding on here and Carver must be using up a lot of energy. Manuwa has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Carver gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Carver!
Jacob Carver is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Garafallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garafallo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garafallo working away.
Manuwa is looking to regain half guard here but Garafallo keeps moving and retains side control.
Garafallo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manuwa tries to bench press Garafallo off him but Garafallo keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garafallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Garafallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Garafallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garafallo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuwa's head.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Garafallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manuwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garafallo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manuwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Garafallo seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garafallo is looking to take a break and control but Manuwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manuwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Garafallo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garafallo with the counter takedown but Manuwa avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Garafallo misses.
Garafallo tries to clinch up
and Manuwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Manuwa blocks a head kick by Garafallo.
A head kick misses from Garafallo.
Garafallo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garafallo darts in trying to clinch
and Manuwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garafallo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Garafallo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manuwa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manuwa is looking for a sweep.
Manuwa wants to control but Garafallo postures up.#T4#
Manuwa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Manuwa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Garafallo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garafallo lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuwa tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manuwa misses with an uppercut.
Garafallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garafallo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garafallo throws a sloppy head kick and Manuwa moves out of range easily.
Garafallo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garafallo misses the shot to the body.
Garafallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garafallo misses with a hook
#TD#
so Manuwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manuwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuwa landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Manuwa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garafallo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garafallo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garafallo passes into side control.
#T1#
Check out the look on Garafallo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garafallo scoring with punches from side control.
Manuwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garafallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manuwa is looking to control Garafallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuwa avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garafallo trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom.
Garafallo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manuwa to regain full guard.
Garafallo wants to control from the top but Manuwa keeps moving.
Garafallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garafallo throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Manuwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garafallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Manuwa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garafallo has passed into half guard!
Manuwa is not content to let Garafallo control the position.
Manuwa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garafallo is trying to control. Manuwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Manuwa actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garafallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuwa circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garafallo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garafallo throws a head kick that misses.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.
Garafallo throws a hook but Manuwa blocks it.#TD2#
Garafallo scores with a takedown into Manuwa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manuwa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garafallo has picked Manuwa up and slammed him! Manuwa can't keep hold of the triangle and Garafallo manages to pass to side control!
Jenean Garafallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Garafallo crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Garafallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.
Garafallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Garafallo. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garafallo.
Garafallo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garafallo trying to control the position but Manuwa is working away.
Garafallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manuwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garafallo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa regains half guard.
Garafallo tries to pass to full mount but Manuwa defends it. #T1##SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Garafallo wants to pass the guard but Manuwa is defending well.
Manuwa trying to control here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garafallo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manuwa trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Manuwa actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Garafallo is looking to advance position but Manuwa won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garafallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garafallo throws a poor cross that misses
and Manuwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garafallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garafallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Garafallo.
Manuwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Garafallo shoots in and bounces Manuwa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garafallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Manuwa is looking for a sweep.
Manuwa is trying to control Garafallo's posture but Garafallo avoids it.
Garafallo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garafallo cracks Manuwa with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo really 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.
#R4##TD#
Manuwa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Garafallo kicks Manuwa off and gets to his feet.
Manuwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuwa avoids the head kick by Garafallo.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Garafallo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuwa quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuwa trying to control here.
Garafallo wants to pass the guard but Manuwa is defending well. #T1#
Garafallo is keen to just control but Manuwa is a slippery customer.
Manuwa is positioning himself well to prevent Garafallo advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Garafallo seems to be working for a kimura but Manuwa defends the submission attempt.
Manuwa wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Garafallo feints and as Manuwa raises his hands in defense, Garafallo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garafallo is standing up over Manuwa. Manuwa looks to escape but Garafallo dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
Manuwa gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manuwa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manuwa trying to keep a closed guard but Garafallo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Manuwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garafallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Garafallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garafallo cracks Manuwa with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Manuwa looking for a guillotine here but Garafallo defends easily.
Manuwa is trying to keep Garafallo in close.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Manuwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garafallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garafallo throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garafallo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Garafallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenean Garafallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garafallo misses with a head kick.
Garafallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuwa circles away.
Manuwa tries to clinch but Garafallo is having none of it.
Garafallo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garafallo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manuwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garafallo throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Manuwa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manuwa drops back looking for a leg! Garafallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garafallo manages to kick Manuwa off! Manuwa jumps back into Garafallo's guard.
Manuwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garafallo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Manuwa trying to control but Garafallo is working from the bottom.
Garafallo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garafallo keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Garafallo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manuwa scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Manuwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manuwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuwa trying to control but Garafallo is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Garafallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuwa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Garafallo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Manuwa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garafallo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manuwa, into his guard. #REVB#
Garafallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garafallo pushes down on Manuwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Manuwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garafallo pulls his head out easily.
Manuwa is looking to control Garafallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuwa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Garafallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Garafallo is looking to stall in half guard but Manuwa is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Garafallo taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean Manuwa thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lafleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Lafleur is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lafleur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuwa quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuwa wants to control but Lafleur is keeping busy.
Lafleur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Manuwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuwa trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Lafleur there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lafleur thows a huge punch but Manuwa dodges it nicely.
Manuwa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lafleur scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Lafleur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manuwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafleur winds up and cracks Manuwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manuwa landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
Manuwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manuwa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manuwa.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafleur with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manuwa's head.
Lafleur postures up and lands a big shot to Manuwa's brow.
Manuwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lafleur lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Manuwa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lafleur throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manuwa's body to avoid the submission. Manuwa has instead reached around Lafleur's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manuwa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Manuwa scores with a punch to the head.
Manuwa misses with a left hand
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Manuwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snow defends it nicely.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Manuwa has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuwa misses with a hook.
Snow shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Manuwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manuwa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow cracks Manuwa with a good jab.
Snow throws a head kick but Manuwa moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuwa is defended easily by Snow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Snow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manuwa tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Snow is quick to defend against it.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Manuwa moves out of range easily.
Snow fakes the leg kick and cracks Manuwa in the body. #T3#
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manuwa avoids the head kick by Snow.
Sloppy strikes from Manuwa. Those never looked like landing.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Manuwa defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuwa.
Manuwa lands with a hook. Snow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4##TD#
Manuwa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manuwa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Snow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manuwa pulls his head out easily.
Manuwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Manuwa is trying for a kimura here. Snow looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Manuwa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Manuwa misses the jab.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Manuwa misses. #CL#
Manuwa moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free but Manuwa has control.
#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch.
Manuwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuwa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Von Richthoffen there.
Manuwa misses with a kick to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Manuwa misses.
Manuwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Richthoffen.
Manuwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Richthoffen unleashes a big counter combination but Manuwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manuwa closes the distance but Von Richthoffen moves to the side
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a few strikes there.
Manuwa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Richthoffen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Richthoffen lands a nice shot that snaps Manuwa's head back.
Manuwa motions for Von Richthoffen to come forward. Manuwa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
Manuwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Richthoffen blocks the body kick.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Richthoffen is looking for the big counter here.
Von Richthoffen jabs Manuwa right on the nose. Manuwa blinks but takes it well.
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manuwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Richthoffen duly obliges. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away #KD2#
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice right hand that sends Manuwa toppling to the canvas! Manuwa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!#ROC2#
Manuwa is rocked!
Sean Manuwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthoffen lands with an uppercut that bounces Manuwa off the cage and back into range.
Oh Manuwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manuwa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Manuwa slips the punch.
Manuwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfred Von Richthoffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richthoffen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manuwa throws a head kick that misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuwa.
Manuwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manuwa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Richthoffen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuwa misses with a combination
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Manuwa has his takedown stuffed
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Manuwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Manuwa misses with a double jab.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
Manuwa wants to clinch but Von Richthoffen slips to the side
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuwa shoots and misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Von Richthoffen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuwa looks to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Richthoffen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuwa tries to clinch up
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Manuwa shoots and misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manuwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a big right hand! Oh Manuwa is in trouble here! Von Richthoffen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
After the fight, Manfred Von Richthoffen 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.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Manuwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuwa is just out of range.
Manuwa attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Sean Manuwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuwa at a distance.
Manuwa tries to bum rush Flanagan with a series of wild strikes but Flanagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuwa throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Flanagan scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Manuwa misses the target.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Manuwa moves into the clinch.
Manuwa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Flanagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manuwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Flanagan manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Manuwa forces Flanagan back against the cage and clinches.
Manuwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manuwa is pushing Flanagan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manuwa has Flanagan pressed against the cage.
Flanagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##BC2#
Flanagan manages to break the clinch.
Manuwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuwa moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.#CL2#
Flanagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manuwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Flanagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manuwa is trying to break the clinch but Flanagan has him pressed against the cage.
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Manuwa. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manuwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flanagan is defending well.#BC2#
Flanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Flanagan is quick to defend against it.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Manuwa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manuwa throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Flanagan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flanagan cracks a nice hook into Manuwa's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan 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#
Manuwa shoots in for a double leg but Flanagan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Manuwa moves into the clinch.
Manuwa wants a takedown.
Manuwa can't find room to land a body shot as Flanagan controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Manuwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Manuwa avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Manuwa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Manuwa blocks it.
#T1#
Manuwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flanagan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manuwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flanagan has Manuwa pressed against the cage.
Manuwa lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Manuwa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flanagan regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Manuwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manuwa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manuwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Manuwa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flanagan wants to stand up but Manuwa is controlling him.
Manuwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Manuwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanagan has wrist control.
Manuwa is pushing down on Flanagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flanagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Manuwa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flanagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manuwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flanagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Manuwa is working for a kimura but Flanagan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Flanagan is staying active underneath Manuwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manuwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flanagan's head. #SUB#
Manuwa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flanagan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manuwa has cracked it and Flanagan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manuwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Manuwa!
A less than humble Sean Manuwa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Manuwa forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manuwa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manuwa's hands.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Manuwa.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to control Manuwa's arms but Manuwa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Manuwa blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manuwa has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuwa controls his hands.
Smith has Manuwa pushed against the cage.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Manuwa has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manuwa.
Manuwa blocks the elbow strike.
Manuwa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Manuwa blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manuwa's elbow. #T2#
Smith looking to stall.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manuwa avoids it.
Manuwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Manuwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Manuwa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Manuwa.
Smith just leaning against Manuwa, taking a breather.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Manuwa avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Manuwa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Manuwa keeps moving.
Manuwa tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to control but Manuwa is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Manuwa working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Manuwa wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Manuwa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Manuwa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Manuwa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Manuwa manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manuwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith controls Manuwa momentarily but Manuwa frees himself. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Manuwa pushes his legs off easily.
Manuwa is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Manuwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Manuwa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manuwa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manuwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Manuwa working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Manuwa pushes his legs off easily.
Manuwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Manuwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is trying to keep Manuwa in close.
Manuwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manuwa lands a couple of elbows.
Manuwa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
Manuwa postures up.
Manuwa lands a couple of digs.
Manuwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manuwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manuwa is stalling in the full guard.
Manuwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Manuwa postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Manuwa lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Manuwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Manuwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sean Manuwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manuwa is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manuwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manuwa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Manuwa lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Manuwa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manuwa chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Manuwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuwa looking to pass the guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manuwa working some strikes from top position.
Manuwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Manuwa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Manuwa is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manuwa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Manuwa drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Manuwa off! Manuwa jumps back into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Manuwa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Manuwa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manuwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Manuwa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Manuwa avoids the damage to the body.
Manuwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manuwa digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Manuwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Manuwa scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Manuwa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Manuwa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Manuwa trying to work for an americana but Smith has managed to regain full guard.
Manuwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Manuwa postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manuwa stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Manuwa postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuwa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manuwa's guard. #REVB#
Manuwa pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Manuwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Manuwa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manuwa's body to avoid the submission. Manuwa has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manuwa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Manuwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Delacruz's guard.
Delacruz controls Manuwa momentarily but Manuwa frees himself.
Manuwa looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manuwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delacruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delacruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Delacruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manuwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delacruz keeping full guard, as Manuwa tries to pass.
Delacruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manuwa wants to pass the guard but Delacruz is keeping the position.#T1#
Delacruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a triangle but Manuwa pushes his legs off easily.
Manuwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delacruz keeping full guard, as Manuwa tries to pass.
Manuwa connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manuwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manuwa pushes down on Delacruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Manuwa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Delacruz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manuwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Manuwa!
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