|
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
AFC Kickboxing Eruption
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1# Whittaker ducks under a wild hook from Manson. Whittaker throws a quick counter head kick but Manson was just out of range. Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whittaker.#CL2# Manson rushes Whittaker and presses him up against the ropes. Whittaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manson has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2# Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Whittaker misses with a straight right. #CL2# Manson darts in and clinches Whittaker up against the ropes. Manson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Manson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhittaker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whittaker misses with a double jab.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whittaker throws out the jab. #CL2# Manson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whittaker, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Whittaker is looking to land body kicks. Some bone on bone action there as Manson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Manson clinches up against the ropes.#BC2# Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Whittaker misses with a head kick.
Whittaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Whittaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson staying out of range there.#CL2# Manson clinches up with Whittaker and pushes him back against the ropes. Manson avoiding damage as Whittaker throws knees to the body.
Manson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Manson.
Whittaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manson avoids it. Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Manson has the dominant position.#T2# Whittaker tries to break the clinch but Manson is controlling the position. Whittaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC# Whittaker breaks from the clinch.
Whittaker lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Whittaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manson's sensitive parts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Whittaker misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Manson closes the distance and pushes Whittaker back into the ropes. Whittaker tries to break free but Manson pushes him back against the ropes. Manson is trying to stall.
Manson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whittakers head. Manson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily. Whittaker circles away from the clinch attempt and Whittaker counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Manson is looking to clinch but Whittaker is avoiding it.
A head kick from Manson lands but Whittaker takes it in his stride. Manson is looking to clinch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Whittaker. Robert Whittaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Whittaker scores with a punch to the head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manson, right into the meat.
Whittaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Whittaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Whittaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice leg kick lands there from Whittaker. Manson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whittaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Manson has closed the distance and engaged Whittaker in a clinch.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC2# Manson breaks from the clinch.
Whittaker takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses. Whittaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whittaker misses with a head kick.
Manson wants to counter with a clinch but Whittaker pushes him away.#CL2# Manson drives through and clinches with Whittaker against the ropes.
Whittaker is trying to stall.
Whittaker tries to break the clinch but Manson is controlling the position. Manson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Whittaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Manson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Whittaker dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Manson thows a leg kick but Whittaker checks it and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand. Whittaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Whittaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manson if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2# Manson closes the distance and clinches. Manson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whittaker up against the ropes. Whittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Manson has him pressed against the ropes. Manson leaning his opponent against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Manson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manson looking to stall.
#T1# Whittaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Manson gets an underhook and turns Whittaker into the ropes.#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Manson rushes Whittaker and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2# Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whittaker feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down. Good leg kick by Whittaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whittaker misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming. Whittaker jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Whittaker motions for Manson to come forward. Whittaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Whittaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson. Whittaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses. Manson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Whittaker scores with a one two! Manson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Whittaker pushes him off.#CL2# Manson closes the distance and clinches. Whittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Manson breaks from the clinch.
Whittaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whittaker lands with a straight right. Manson didn't see that one coming. Whittaker with a hook.#T3# Whittaker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manson. Whittaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around? The fighters circling - Whittaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whittaker. It seemed like Manson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Manson moves in looking to clinch but Whittaker pushes him off.#CL2# Manson clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on Manson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Manson has the dominant position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Manson manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Manson blocks a head kick by Whittaker.
#CL2# Manson clinches up against the ropes.#BC# Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Manson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Manson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Manson is trying to stall.
Manson wants to stall.
Whittaker trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Manson takes the fight into the clinch. Whittaker just leaning against Manson, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Whittaker will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Whittaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Whittaker scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Manson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Whittaker missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Manson manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker looks to land a body kick but Manson moved away.#CL2# Manson clinches up with Whittaker and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Whittaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whittaker.
Nice uppercut there from Whittaker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whittaker connects with a solid leg kick. Nice shot by Whittaker. Whittaker throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC# Manson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Whittaker scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Manson is still on wobbly legs! Can Whittaker finish him? Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Whittaker feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down. Whittaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Manson seems to have recovered his senses. Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Manson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whittaker. Whittaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whittaker misses with a body kick. Robert Whittaker is winning the standup battle so far. Whittaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whittaker blocks a head kick by Manson.
Whittaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whittaker - that will leave a mark!
Manson throws a body shot but no joy. Manson lands with a nice body punch. Whittaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Whittaker pushes him off.#T2# Whittaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson tries to clinch but Whittaker moves out of range. Whittaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Manson forces Whittaker back against the ropes and clinches. Whittaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manson avoids it.#BC# Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Whittaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Whittaker swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Whittaker sets himself, and Manson steps forward looking for the clinch! Whittaker avoids it this time. Manson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3##CL2# Whittaker tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch. Manson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whittaker's efforts to push away. Manson avoiding damage.
Whittaker missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Whittaker thumps Manson with a low kick.#CL2# Manson closes the distance and clinches. Manson has Whittaker pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Whittaker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manson. Whittaker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manson backs up against the ropes.
#T4##CL2# Manson pushes Whittaker up against the ropes in a clinch. Manson managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch.
Whittaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whittaker. Whittaker lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A cross from Whittaker lands.#CL2# Manson clinches up with Whittaker and pushes him back against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2# Manson manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker cracks Manson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Manson takes a kick to the side of the head. George Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Manson backs away, Whittaker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Whittaker showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whittaker, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Whittaker!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Brown tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch.
#TD# Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown working Manson over with strikes. Manson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Manson wants to control but Brown postures up. Manson tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it. Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK. Manson is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Brown swings around for an armbar but Manson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown pulls Manson in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB# Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES# Brown pushes Manson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
#CL2# Manson darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage. Manson is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Manson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown regains guard immediately. #ES# Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Manson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Manson wants to sweep but no luck. Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Brown wanted to stand there but Manson had control of the position. #T3# Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Brown advances to half guard. Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head. Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brown trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Manson is not content to let Brown control the position. Manson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Manson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Manson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. #ES# Brown pushes Manson off and gets back to his feet.
Manson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Manson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. Manson feints the counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manson is defended easily by Brown. Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manson manages to circle out of the way. Brown shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Manson fails with a takedown attempt. Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Brown counter with a right hand. Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson.#CL2# Manson closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage. Manson taking a breather. Manson landing knees to the body.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2# Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Brown has his feet on Manson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Manson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard. Manson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB# Brown seems keen to control Manson's posture.#T3# Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Brown trying to strike off his back.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Brown chips away with some ground and pound. Brown trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #T4# Manson pulls Brown in to control the position. #SUB2# Manson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Manson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown! Brown prevents Manson from escaping the position. Manson wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Manson's back! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manson wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Manson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Manson is quick to defend against it. Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson. A head kick misses from Brown. Brown shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Manson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking body kick lands there for Manson.#T1##TD2# Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brown wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manson manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Manson trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Brown gets full guard.#T2# Manson is stalling in the full guard. Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Manson working a defensive guard here.
Brown stops Manson from standing up. Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. Brown postures up.
#T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manson holds on and takes a little breather. Brown passes Manson's left leg - he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manson controlling the position well. Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next. Brown working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2# Manson looking for submissions off his back.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manson defends well and Brown ends up having to push Manson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Manson moves into range and clinches up with Brown. George Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ethan Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brown is trying to pull guard but Manson has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Brown. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 30:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Bravo vs Whittaker
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Manson shoots in but no luck this time. Manson lands with a straight right. Italo didn't see that one coming. A head kick by Manson misses #TD# and Italo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson! Manson seems a little lost for a moment, as Italo dominates the positioning. Manson tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position. #SUB# Italo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Italo has hold of Manson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Italo cranks the arm and Manson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruno Italo! Our winner, Bruno Italo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Brown shoots in but no luck this time. A jab from Brown finds it's way through Manson's defenses. Manson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Brown jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively. Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off. Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Manson, which made it look bad. Manson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.#T1# Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Manson. Manson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Brown clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Manson goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown wants to clinch. As Brown looks to move away, Manson throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.#CL# Brown tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Manson. #T2# Brown can't get the takedown.
#BC# Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Brown gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manson doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Manson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Brown!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Bravo vs Oliveira
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for White on that attempt. White shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Manson drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Manson is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now. Manson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Manson pulls guard successfully.
Manson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Manson stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Manson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SU# Manson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# Manson pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manson but Manson pushes him off and we're back to square one. George Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny White. Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Manson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manson showed some decent athleticism there. White trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
#T2##SU# Manson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2# White has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. White wants to break free but Manson has control.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Manson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# White kicks Manson off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Nice sprawl there from White as Manson shoots in. A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Manson. A head kick from Manson lands but White takes it in his stride. White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Manson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. White prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Manson manages to break the clinch.
White tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.
#T4# White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Manson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Manson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. Manson controls from within his opponent's guard. Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Manson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# White moves into the clinch.#BC# Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Manson shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Manson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Manson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Manson. White fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Manson darts in trying to clinch and White counters with a big head kick but Manson shrugs it off. White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Manson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Manson looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU# Manson decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet. #CL# Manson has White up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
George Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Manson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White has his takedown stuffed and Manson counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. George Manson is winning the standup battle so far. Manson has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and White counters by clinching up. White stalling the fight.
Manson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Manson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#T3# Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. White avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD# Manson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Manson not landing any meaningful shots this time. White wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
White tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.#T4# Manson is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Manson wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manson blocks the strikes from White.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Manson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Manson shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Manson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Manson misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. White is looking for the big counter here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.#CL# Manson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manson wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Manson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away. A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2# White moves into the clinch.#BC2# White manages to break the clinch.
White shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a series of strikes. Manson will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice sprawl there from Manson as White shoots in.#TD2# White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Manson working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Manson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#SUB2# White 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. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3# Manson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. White is looking to land body kicks.#TD# Manson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard. Manson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Manson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# White has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
#REVB# Sonny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! George Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! Sonny White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Manson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Manson!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Sanna throws a front kick aimed at Manson's knee but Manson avoids it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Sanna.
Manson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sanna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sanna thows a leg kick but Manson checks it #TD2# and Manson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanna! #ES# Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanna throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Manson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES# Sanna pushes Manson off and gets back to his feet. Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Manson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Manson. #SU2# Manson stands up. Sanna looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming. Manson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.#T1# Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanna delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Manson forces Sanna back against the cage and clinches. Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Manson is controlling him.#BC2# Manson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there #TD2# and Manson counters with a takedown into side control. #ES# Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanna. Sanna throws a leg kick which misses Manson's front leg but catches the back leg as Manson tries to avoid it. Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Sanna throws a low kick but Manson moves out of range easily. Manson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. Manson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sanna tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it. Manson checks a leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.#TD2# Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Manson working away. Sanna tries to bench press Manson off him but Manson keeps the position. #T3##SU2# Manson decides to stand back up. Manson steps back and let's Sanna get back to his feet. Sanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Sanna. Sanna works Manson's body with a nice hook. A low kick from Sanna is predictable there #TD2# and Manson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanna's guard.#ES# Sanna is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Sanna is breathing heavily. Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Manson won't allow it.
Manson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Sanna is predictable there #TD2# and Manson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manson. #ES# Sanna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Manson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.#T4# Sanna working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Manson gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Manson keeping moving, preventing Sanna from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sanna stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position. #SU# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sanna gets to his feet - Manson follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Manson has managed to clinch.
Sanna tries to circle away but Manson has him pinned against the cage. Manson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut. Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Manson fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sanna thows a leg kick but Manson checks it #TD2# so Manson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1# Sanna keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully. Sanna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Manson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. Manson wants to sweep here but Sanna controlling him for the moment. Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Manson wants to sweep here but Sanna controlling him for the moment. Sanna postures up.
Sanna trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Sanna content to stall in guard here. Sanna preventing the sweep. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Sanna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Sanna misses with a looping right. Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanna to the ground. Sanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That kick from Manson tenderised Sanna's leg. Sanna is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters circle momentarily. Sanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2# Manson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2# Manson swings around for an armbar but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manson's guard. Manson is breathing heavily. Sanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanna is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4# Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanna controls the pace. Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanna's guard. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manson is fighting to break Sanna's control of his arms but Sanna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Sanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Manson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sanna working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Manson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Huffy Sanna's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Sanna throws a leg kick but Manson checks it. Manson throws a big counter head kick but Sanna avoids it with no problem. Sanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson. Manson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanna tries a low kick but Manson avoids it.#TD2# Manson scores with a takedown into Sanna's guard. Sanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Sanna. Sanna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Sanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manson is controlling him. #T1##SUB2# Manson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanna is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manson, into his guard. #REVR# Sanna wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position. Sanna won't allow Manson to sweep him here. Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet. #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. Manson keeping moving, preventing Sanna from controlling successfully. Sanna controls from within his opponent's guard. Sanna wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. Manson is trying to control the position but Sanna postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far. Sanna tries to score with a low kick but Manson moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# Manson darts in and clinches Sanna up against the cage. Manson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanna after a bit of a struggle. #T3# Manson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanna smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad. As Manson backs away, Sanna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson. Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An inside leg kick from Sanna misses. Sanna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sanna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Manson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanna throws a leg kick #TD2# and Manson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sanna won't allow Manson to pass to mount. Sanna wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sanna has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.#T4# Sanna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manson misses with a head shot. Sanna uses the momentum to regain guard. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Sanna pushes a forearm under Manson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huffy Sanna!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Manson moves into range and clinches up with Dann. Manson tries to break free but Dann pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Dann breaks from the clinch.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dann as he avoids it easily. Manson tries for a takedown but Dann circles away easily#CL# and Dann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dann. #TD# Dann has picked Manson up - he's going for a ride! Dann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Manson trying to control but Dann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Dann stands up and beckons Manson to join him on the feet. Dann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Dann has managed to clinch.
Manson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson.#T1##TD# Dann pulls guard. Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB# Dann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard. #SUB# Dann is looking for a triangle but Manson pushes his legs off easily.
Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3# Dann keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully. Dann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Manson wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving. Dann is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Dann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Manson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dann has tightened it up now! Manson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Dann!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|