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Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcmannus throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mcmannus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcmannus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alves has tightened it up now! Mcmannus 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 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Napolitano
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Tripoli clinches.
Tripoli avoiding damage.
Mcmannus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tripoli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Tripoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcmannus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tripoli.
Mcmannus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tripoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcmannus under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up.
Mcmannus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tripoli!
#T1#
Mcmannus has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Tripoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripoli.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown but Tripoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcmannus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tripoli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcmannus avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcmannus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tripoli scores with a one two! Mcmannus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcmannus 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.
Tripoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tripoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripoli sets himself, and Mcmannus steps forward looking for the clinch! Tripoli avoids it this time.
Tripoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcmannus checks it well.
Tripoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mcmannus looks for a takedown but Tripoli sprawls well.#TD2#
Mcmannus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tripoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Tripoli's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tripoli keeping full guard, as Mcmannus tries to pass.
Mcmannus preventing the sweep.
Tripoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcmannus distracts Tripoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mcmannus being controlled here momentarily.
Mcmannus wants to stand but Tripoli is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tripoli keeping moving, preventing Mcmannus from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tripoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tripoli manages to break the clinch.
Michael Tripoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcmannus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcmannus shoots for a double leg takedown but Tripoli sprawls well. He's pushed Mcmannus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcmannus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcmannus tries to clinch but Tripoli moves out of range.
Tripoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Mcmannus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tripoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcmannus. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmannus avoids the head kick by Tripoli.
#TD2#
Mcmannus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tripoli quickly recovers to half guard.
Tripoli is refusing to be controlled, as Mcmannus sits in half guard.
Tripoli pushes Mcmannus off looking to stand but Mcmannus dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripoli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tripoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tripoli throws a front kick aimed at Mcmannus's knee but Mcmannus avoids it well. #CL2#
Tripoli tries to keep at a distance but Mcmannus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tripoli controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Tripoli manages to break the clinch.
Mcmannus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tripoli motions for Mcmannus to come forward. Tripoli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcmannus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Mcmannus gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tripoli.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcmannus drops back down to his feet.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Michael Tripoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.#T1#
Tripoli lands a leg kick that knocks Mcmannus off balance momentarily.
Mcmannus darts in looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets double underhooks and turns Mcmannus into the cage.
A low kick from Mcmannus misses
and Tripoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tripoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcmannus is able to avoid easily.
Mcmannus circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Mcmannus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcmannus. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tripoli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcmannus tries a knee to the head but Tripoli blocks it.
Mcmannus misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripoli effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Tripoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcmannus is just out of range.
Mcmannus blocks a low kick nicely.
Mcmannus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Tripoli clinches.
Tripoli letting Mcmannus take a breather here.#BC#
Tripoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Tripoli is predictable there #CL2#
and Mcmannus counters by clinching up.
Mcmannus pushes Tripoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcmannus works on Tripoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripoli to keep the fight standing.
Mcmannus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Mcmannus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripoli smiles and moves away.
Mcmannus shoots in but Tripoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Tripoli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcmannus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tripoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmannus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripoli throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Mcmannus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tripoli passes into half guard.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
Tripoli winds up and cracks Mcmannus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Tripoli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mcmannus trying to control but Tripoli postures up.
Michael Tripoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tripoli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tripoli not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tripoli dominated that second round.
That's time! Tripoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tripoli throws a series of punches but Mcmannus avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcmannus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Mcmannus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tripoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcmannus is out of range and Tripoli settles back down.
Tripoli scores with a jab to the body.
Tripoli wants to slow Mcmannus down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tripoli but Tripoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown. Tripoli tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmannus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tripoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Tripoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Mcmannus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tripoli has a takedown stuffed.
Mcmannus misses the shot to the body.
Tripoli shoots in but Mcmannus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tripoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmannus can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Mcmannus. No joy for Tripoli on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tripoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcmannus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tripoli lands a leg kick that knocks Mcmannus off balance momentarily.
Mcmannus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcmannus is looking to clinch. #TD#
Tripoli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcmannus napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Mcmannus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripoli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcmannus as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcmannus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcmannus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcmannus somewhat.#CL#
Tripoli closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcmannus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tripoli is pushing Mcmannus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Mcmannus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Tripoli won't allow it.
#BC#
Tripoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tripoli moves into range and clinches up with Mcmannus.#BC#
Tripoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tripoli sprawls well. Tripoli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmannus throws a wild body kick that Tripoli sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Tripoli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tripoli throws out a leg kick but Mcmannus moves out of range and Tripoli only half commits.
Tripoli throws a low kick but Mcmannus moves out of range easily.
Mcmannus tries to counter with a clinch but Tripoli shakes him off and moves away.
Mcmannus darts in looking for a takedown but Tripoli gets double underhooks and turns Mcmannus into the cage.
Tripoli connects with a body shot that sends Mcmannus's belly button to the back.
Mcmannus misses with a straight right.
Mcmannus blocks the body kick.
Tripoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tripoli throws a low kick, looking for Mcmannus's leg but Mcmannus calmly moves out of range.
Mcmannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Mcmannus blocks the low kick.
Tripoli shoots and misses
and Mcmannus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Mcmannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Mcmannus blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Mcmannus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tripoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tripoli, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tripoli!
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Event:
AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcmannus slips a jab from Como.
Como looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mcmannus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Como is trying to keep Mcmannus in close.
Mcmannus wants to pass the guard but Como is keeping the position.
Mcmannus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcmannus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcmannus wants to control from the top but Como keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Mcmannus tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcmannus shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcmannus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcmannus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcmannus throws a series of punches but Como moves out of range. #CL#
Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Como swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcmannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmannus jumps guard but Como stands there with Mcmannus around his waist. Mcmannus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcmannus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mcmannus tries for a takedown but Como sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Como.
Como lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Mcmannus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Como. Como obviously looking to wear him down.
Como avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcmannus misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Como has closed the distance and engaged Mcmannus in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Como pushes Mcmannus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Como working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Como.
Como lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como leaning his opponent against the cage.
Como lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Como will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcmannus up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Como.#T3#
Mcmannus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Como.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Como takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Como lands a shot to the body.
Mcmannus trying to control the position but instead, Como has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcmannus into the cage.
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcmannus wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Como.
Como stalling the fight.
Como lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Como lands a nice uppercut.
Mcmannus is working for takedown but Como is calmly controlling the position for now.
Como lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Como creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como tries a body shot but Mcmannus blocks it.
Como slows down the pace here.
Como stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Como lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Como scores with a jab.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Como. #CL#
Como drives through and clinches with Mcmannus against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Como moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcmannus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcmannus tries to work over Como's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bill Como has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Como tries to work over Mcmannus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcmannus has Como pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Como manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Como lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcmannus.
Come on Como - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Como scores with a shot to the side of Mcmannus's head.
Mcmannus trying to control the position but instead, Como has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcmannus into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmannus's elbow.
Como manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcmannus tries to circle away but Como has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Como to keep the fight standing.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Como won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Como.
Still in the clinch, Como scores with a nice short uppercut.
Como tries a body shot but Mcmannus blocks it.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmannus can do to turn this around?
A short right from Como.
Mcmannus tries to stall but Como uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcmannus working hard to break the clinch.
Como lands a left hand.
Como leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcmannus wants a takedown.
#T2#
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Como 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.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcmannus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Como to keep the fight standing.
Como dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Como.
Mcmannus looking for a takedown.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Como.
Como lands a body shot in the clinch.
Como lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Como.
Mcmannus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Como.
#T3#
Como lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Como stalls.
Como seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Como digs a right hand into Mcmannus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcmannus's gas tank.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a left hand.
Mcmannus looking for a takedown.
Como will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcmannus up against the cage.
Como content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Como throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Como lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcmannus.
A hook to the body from Como.
Como lands a right hand.
Come on Como - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Como lands with a right to the head.
Como pushes Mcmannus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Como softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Como softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Como lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcmannus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Como stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcmannus jumps guard but Como stands there with Mcmannus around his waist. Mcmannus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Como stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcmannus tries for a takedown but Como manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Como takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Como.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Como lands an uppercut.#T1#
Como lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Como.
Mcmannus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Como smiles and moves away.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Como chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcmannus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcmannus shoots in but Como avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bill Como is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcmannus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Como throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Como thumps Mcmannus with a low kick.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Como paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Como has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Como lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Mcmannus is looking for a takedown.
Como working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Como lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Como.
Como lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Como lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcmannus backwards.
Como lands a nice uppercut.
Como scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcmannus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Como walks away with a smile on his face. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Como, right into the meat.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Como with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Como fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcmannus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcmannus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Como connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcmannus scrambles back to his feet.
Como connects with an inside leg kick.
Como lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Mcmannus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Como slams his shin into Mcmannus's torso.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Como scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcmannus tries to pull guard but Como forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcmannus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Como lands a right hand.
Como digs a right hand into Mcmannus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcmannus's gas tank.
Como stalling.
Como gets through Mcmannus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcmannus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Como gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Como lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Mcmannus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Como is pushing Mcmannus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Como.
Como stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Como lands with a right to the head.
Bill Como is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James Mcmannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Como presses Mcmannus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcmannus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcmannus struggles to land a body shot inside as Como controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Como showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Como, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Como!
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Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up.
Silva avoids the head kick by Mcmannus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcmannus is defended easily by Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Mcmannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmannus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcmannus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Mcmannus ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcmannus counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmannus is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Mcmannus shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Mcmannus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Mcmannus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Mcmannus.#T1##BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
A jab from Silva misses.
Mcmannus with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcmannus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmannus throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcmannus won't be happy with that.
Silva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Silva'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.#SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Mcmannus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcmannus trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.#T3#
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva working away.
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcmannus to see if he's OK.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is staying tight to Mcmannus's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Mcmannus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcmannus wants to control but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcmannus is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcmannus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva controls the position.#T1##SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcmannus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcmannus tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Mcmannus is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcmannus wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.#T2#
Mcmannus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmannus can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Mcmannus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Mcmannus get back to his feet.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcmannus momentarily.
Mcmannus wants to clinch.#T3#
Mcmannus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcmannus tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcmannus or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
James Mcmannus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcmannus dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Mcmannus's head and hops out.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcmannus manages to circle out of the way.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcmannus manages to avoid it.
Mcmannus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a series of punches but Mcmannus avoids them all with ease.
Mcmannus jabs at Silva's body.#T4#
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmannus circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcmannus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcmannus moves away.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcmannus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Silva controls the position.#SU#
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcmannus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva looks for a takedown but Mcmannus sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Mcmannus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mcmannus - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mcmannus. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mcmannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.#TD2#
Mcmannus looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Mcmannus drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.#ES#
Silva pushes Mcmannus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcmannus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcmannus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcmannus was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Mcmannus misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Mcmannus tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Mcmannus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcmannus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcmannus tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcmannus. Mcmannus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcmannus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcmannus fails with the takedown.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmannus.
Mcmannus moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Mcmannus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcmannus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcmannus takes one to the side of the head.
Mcmannus fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Mcmannus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcmannus looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcmannus. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcmannus enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcmannus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcmannus dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcmannus frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Mcmannus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adriano Silva!
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Event:
AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcmannus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcmannus moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
As Mcmannus looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Mcmannus just gets out of the way.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Jones rushes Mcmannus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pulls Mcmannus in to control the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Mcmannus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Mcmannus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmannus works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcmannus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcmannus trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mcmannus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcmannus tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcmannus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcmannus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mcmannus trying to control but Jones postures up.
Mcmannus wants to get back to full guard.
Mcmannus is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Mcmannus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Jones landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmannus stops Jones from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcmannus avoids the head kick by Jones.
Mcmannus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Jones feints and as Mcmannus raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcmannus is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mcmannus. #REVB#
Mcmannus wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones is thwarting Mcmannus's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcmannus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcmannus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Mcmannus is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcmannus avoid being mounted?
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Jones works his way into side control.
Mcmannus trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.#SU#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mcmannus to his feet. #TD2#
Mcmannus shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmannus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcmannus shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a hook but Mcmannus avoids it easily.
Mcmannus unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Jones has Mcmannus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcmannus has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
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.
Mcmannus is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Jones advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcmannus is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Jones pushes Mcmannus off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Jones feints and as Mcmannus raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mcmannus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcmannus for as long as he can get away with.
Mcmannus working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcmannus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmannus is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jones!
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