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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Jenner throws a body shot but no joy. Manchinha thows a left - swing and a miss! Manchinha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jenner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manchinha misses with a straight right. Manchinha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manchinha is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Jenner drives through and clinches with Manchinha against the cage.
Jenner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenner takes a shot to the head. Jenner tries to work over Manchinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Jenner scores with a nice short uppercut. Manchinha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenner's elbow. A frustrated look appears on Manchinha's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jenner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manchinha is working Jenner over against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha working aggressively here.
Jenner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manchinha backwards. Jenner working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchinha. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manchinha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jenner lands a hook that snaps the head of Manchinha backwards. Jenner misses with a body punch.
#T1# Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenner. Jenner tries to throw a body punch but Manchinha avoids it by throwing Jenner back against the cage. Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Jenner's ribcage. Jenner let out a lung full of air as it connected. Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Jenner is controlling him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jenner scores with a shot to the side of Manchinha's head. #ROC# Manchinha is rocked! Jenner prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenner finish him? Jenner keeps control of Manchinha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jenner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Manchinha can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jenner.
Jenner creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Manchinha's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Manchinha drops to his knees and Jenner pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caitlyn Jenner! A very excited looking Caitlyn Jenner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Manchinha looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range. Petrov throws a body punch but Manchinha moves out of range. Petrov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Petrov misses with a looping left. Manchinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Manchinha, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Manchinha against the cage but Manchinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchinha defends it nicely. Manchinha's corner calls for a 1-2. Manchinha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. Petrov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A swing and a miss from Petrov. Manchinha is looking to counter punch.#T1# Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Manchinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands. Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Manchinha to counter with a crisp jab. Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchinha counters with a nice body shot. Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Manchinha, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Manchinha against the cage but Manchinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov. No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov fails with the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target. Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Manchinha tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manchinha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Manchinha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Petrov misses with a looping left. It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov. Petrov moves away from the strike by Manchinha. Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range. Manchinha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut. Manchinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Manchinha gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage. It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Manchinha misses. Manchinha swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Manchinha avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Manchinha defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand. Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Manchinha's shoulder, as Manchinha tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manchinha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A telegraphed right hand from Manchinha misses the target. Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Petrov dives in and grabs Manchinha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manchinha pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out. Manchinha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov. A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice defenses there by Manchinha. Petrov avoids the body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely. Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Manchinha. Manchinha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov. Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it. Elias Manchinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Manchinha drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4# The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Manchinha does it's job there. Manchinha misses the shot to the body. Petrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Manchinha's head but Manchinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Manchinha dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut! Petrov misses with a hook
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Petrov misses. Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Manchinha scores with a nice strike. Manchinha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Manchinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range. Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manchinha. Petrov goes for a double leg but Manchinha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchinha continues to drive forward. Manchinha throws a body shot but no joy. Manchinha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Petrov jabs at Manchinha's body. Nice defenses there by Manchinha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov. Manchinha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Petrov takes a swing at Manchinha's ribcage but misses. It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.#T1# Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manchinha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Manchinha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Petrov misses with a looping right. Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Manchinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manchinha to the ground. Petrov is now in Manchinha's guard. Manchinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. Petrov stops Manchinha from standing up. Petrov trying to control but Manchinha is working from the bottom. #T2# Manchinha wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Manchinha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground. Manchinha keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Manchinha missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A combination from Petrov does no damage. Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Petrov misses with a body punch
and Manchinha counters with a left to the body. Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Petrov misses. Manchinha slips a straight right by Petrov.#T3# Manchinha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Petrov throws a series of punches but Manchinha avoids them all with ease. Manchinha is looking to counter punch. Petrov misses with a straight left. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Manchinha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Manchinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target. Petrov swinging wildly here.
Manchinha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Petrov throws a one two combo.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Manchinha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchinha continues to drive forward. Manchinha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov. Manchinha moves out of range as Petrov strikes.#T4# Manchinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Elias Manchinha is winning the standup battle so far. Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut. Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchinha is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Manchinha circles away and we're back to standing. Manchinha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Petrov misses with a double jab.
Manchinha is looking to counter punch. 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! Manchinha throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range. Petrov slips a straight right by Manchinha. Manchinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov. Manchinha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Manchinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around? Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Manchinha. Petrov takes one on the button. Manchinha catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manchinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. 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 Elias Manchinha will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Petrov. Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it. Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov. Manchinha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Manchinha counters with a straight right hand. Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Petrov misses with a takedown attempt letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchinha. Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manchinha scores with a nice right hand.
Manchinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchinha counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrov misses with a takedown attempt and Manchinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manchinha finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head. Manchinha throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range. Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchinha swivels and escapes. An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target. Elias Manchinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov. Petrov cracks Manchinha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manchinha connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Manchinha defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand. Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Manchinha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2# Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manchinha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Manchinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Elias Manchinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2# Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manchinha has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Manchinha struggling a bit here. Manchinha is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Petrov wants to control but Manchinha is keeping him busy. #T3# Manchinha struggling a bit here. Eugeniy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES# Manchinha explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Nice defenses there by Manchinha. Manchinha lands a lovely overhand right. Manchinha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Petrov fails to land the takedown. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target. Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4# Manchinha misses with an uppercut. Manchinha walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov. Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha. Manchinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Manchinha counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Petrov. It looked like Manchinha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range. Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Manchinha ducks down to avoid it. Manchinha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Elias Manchinha showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manchinha, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Elias Manchinha! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Elias Manchinha! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Elias Manchinha!
Elias Manchinha wins by unanimous decision! Elias Manchinha got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Manchinha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manchinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Manchinha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Manchinha's head. Rogers moves out of range of the strikes. Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Manchinha. Rogers lands with a right hand. Some wild striking there from Rogers.
A jab from Rogers misses. Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manchinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A left and a right from Manchinha both land. Nice combination. #CUT# It looks like Jeremy Rogers has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Manchinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manchinha. Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manchinha misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut. Manchinha misses with an uppercut. Rogers moves out of range as Manchinha strikes. Manchinha throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Manchinha misses with a hook
letting Rogers counter with a right hand. Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Manchinha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big right from Manchinha misses. Rogers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manchinha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rogers dodges the punch combination from Manchinha.
Manchinha throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range. Rogers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manchinha with a body shot. Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchinha.
Manchinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Manchinha shakes him off and moves away. Manchinha scores with a jab to the body. Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manchinha. Manchinha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Manchinha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Manchinha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though. Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manchinha moves away. Manchinha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy. Manchinha blocks a jab. Manchinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively. Manchinha looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Manchinha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Manchinha just misses with a punch to the body.
Manchinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Manchinha. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manchinha throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Manchinha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Manchinha. Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manchinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers. Manchinha throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT# That has opened up Jeremy Rogers's cut even more. Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Manchinha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Manchinha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Manchinha is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A nice combination there by Manchinha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manchinha misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Rogers's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rogers lands with a hook. Manchinha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Elias Manchinha is winning the standup battle so far. Manchinha scores with a jab. Manchinha lands an overhand right. Manchinha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manchinha moves away. Manchinha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rogers misses with a body punch.
Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land. Rogers pushes Manchinha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Manchinha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy. Manchinha scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Manchinha misses with a punch to the body.
Manchinha lands with a right to the head. Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Manchinha taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Rogers scores with a nice hook to the head. Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Manchinha takes a shot to the head. Manchinha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head. #CUT# The cut above Jeremy Rogers's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Manchinha throws a head punch that misses. Manchinha lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Rogers. Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards. Rogers is leaning against Manchinha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Rogers is working Manchinha over against the cage.#BC# Manchinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers throws a jab when Manchinha was well out of range. Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it. Manchinha defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand. Manchinha fails to land with a series of punches.
Manchinha misses with a few strikes there.
Manchinha feints a jab promting Rogers to slip. Manchinha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# A jab from Manchinha misses. Elias Manchinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rogers misses with a hook. Manchinha ducked under it nicely. Jab from Manchinha.#CUT# Jeremy Rogers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Rogers misses with an uppercut. Manchinha saw that one coming. Manchinha misses the shot to the body. Manchinha misses with the combination.
Rogers tries to counter by closing the distance. Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers. Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manchinha moves away. Manchinha lands a jab to Rogers's midsection. Rogers misses with a body punch
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut. Manchinha misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Manchinha throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. Manchinha looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range. Manchinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Manchinha pushes him away. Rogers throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manchinha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rogers misses with a looping left. Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rogers tests Manchinha's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Manchinha. Rogers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Manchinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manchinha lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Rogers's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Manchinha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Manchinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Some wild striking there from Manchinha.
Manchinha fails to land with a series of punches.
Manchinha lands a slapping body shot.
Manchinha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rogers avoids the body shot from Manchinha.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rogers avoids the body shot from Manchinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rogers misses the shot to the body. Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchinha works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.#T1# Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Manchinha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manchinha throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeremy Rogers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elias Manchinha! Elias Manchinha opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
TIT 73 - Danger v Bulletz
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Downdin throws a lazy uppercut
and Manchinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Downdin moves out of range as Manchinha strikes. Downdin throws a hook to the side of Manchinha's head but Manchinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Downdin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manchinha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Manchinha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Downdin finds it's way round the side to connect with Manchinha's head. Downdin gets off balance looking for a body kick and Manchinha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Downdin misses with an uppercut
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Downdin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Downdin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manchinha. That did some damage! Downdin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Downdin thows a body kick. Manchinha tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1# Downdin misses with a body shot.
Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Downdin manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Downdin. That's going to slow Manchinha down. Manchinha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Downdin looks for the body kick but Manchinha saw that one coming. Manchinha checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Downdin lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2# It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut. Downdin lands a jab. Downdin misses with a hook
and Manchinha counters with a stiff right hand. Downdin misses with an uppercut. Manchinha saw that one coming. It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Downdin throws a leg kick and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Downdin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Manchinha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Downdin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Manchinha to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Downdin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Manchinha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Downdin lunges at Manchinha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manchinha's hand. #ROC2# Manchinha is rocked! Downdin misses with a hook. Manchinha ducked under it nicely. Manchinha is looking to counter punch. Downdin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha. Downdin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut. Downdin looks to throw a body kick letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. Downdin throws a lazy head kick and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Manchinha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Downdin wants to slow Manchinha down by chopping away at his legs. Downdin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Downdin. Manchinha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3# Downdin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oh Manchinha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Downdin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manchinha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Downdin. Downdin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Manchinha head around and knocks him out cold! Downdin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Downdin! An out of breath Sasha Downdin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TIT 69 - Kromog v Ubereem II
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1# Manchinha moves out of range as Snow strikes. Snow takes a swing at Manchinha's ribcage but misses. #CL# Snow closes the distance and clinches. Snow gets through Manchinha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Manchinha tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manchinha working aggressively here.
#TD# Snow wants the takedown. Manchinha is fighting it off but Snow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manchinha's guard against the cage. Manchinha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Manchinha working a defensive guard here.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manchinha's head. Snow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Snow trying to control but Manchinha is working from the bottom. Manchinha looking to control.
Snow is pushing down on Manchinha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manchinha is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through. Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Manchinha's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Snow missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Snow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Snow wants to take a breather but Manchinha is having none of it. Snow lands a big elbow - Manchinha is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Snow! Our winner, Mike Snow, 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.
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Event:
TIT 65 - Bartlett v Wilson
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1# Manchinha throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Manchinha pushes Ottoade up against the cage in a clinch. Ottoade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Manchinha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Manchinha. Ottoade can't find room to land a body shot as Manchinha controls the action.
Ottoade has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.
Ottoade tries to work over Manchinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manchinha misses with a hook from the clinch. Ottoade misses with a punch on the inside.
Ottoade swings wildly with an uppercut but Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid it. Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ottoade throws a head punch that misses. Manchinha lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ottoade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ottoade has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.
Manchinha digs a right hand into Ottoade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ottoade's gas tank. I was talking to Manchinha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Manchinha pushes Ottoade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ottoade. A head punch on the inside from Ottoade fails to land. Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Ottoade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manchinha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ottoades head. Manchinha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottoade has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.
Ottoade misses with a hook from the clinch. Ottoade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Ottoade.
Ottoade prevents a body shot from Manchinha. A short body shot lands from Manchinha as the two fighters clinch.
Ottoade blocks a body shot from Manchinha. A head punch on the inside from Manchinha fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Ottoade.
A head punch on the inside from Manchinha fails to land. Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Ottoade avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage. Manchinha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Manchinha.
Manchinha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ottoade swings wildly with an uppercut but Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid it. Manchinha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ottoade takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Ottoade looks winded! Ottoade misses with a body punch.
Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ottoade can't find room to land a body shot as Manchinha controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Manchinha.
Ottoade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manchinha pushes Ottoade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Manchinha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Manchinha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Ottoade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manchinha taking a breather. Manchinha lands a left hand.
#T3# Manchinha can't find room to land a body shot as Ottoade controls the action.
Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ottoade backwards. Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Manchinha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Manchinha. Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ottoade backwards. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manchinha blocking some punches.
Manchinha avoiding damage.
Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Ottoade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manchinha lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manchinha lands a body punch. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha scores with a shoulder strike. Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Manchinha. #T4# Manchinha pushes Ottoade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Manchinha scores with a shot to the side of Ottoade's head. Ottoade misses with a hook from the clinch. Manchinha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a body shot. Manchinha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottoade working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Manchinha. Ottoade prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha tries to work over Ottoade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manchinha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manchinha cracks Ottoade with a nice body shot. Manchinha lands a right hand. Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manchinha effectively controlling the action here. Manchinha lands with a right to the head. Manchinha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Manchinha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Manchinha scores with a jab to the body. Manchinha lands with a shot to the body. Ottoade misses with a double jab.
Manchinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ottoade can do to turn this around? Ottoade throws a jab but it's blocked by Manchinha. Ottoade throws a shot from downtown. Manchinha moves away and avoids it. It looked like Manchinha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Manchinha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Manchinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Elias Manchinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Manchinha cracks a nice hook into Ottoade's ribs. Ottoade walks into a jab. Ottoade takes a shot right to the bread basket. Manchinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ottoade paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ottoade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Ottoade looks to move away, Manchinha throws a big counter combo but Ottoade just gets out of the way.#KD# Oooooh!!! Manchinha has knocked Ottoade down with a huge combo! Manchinha steps away and waves a wobbly Ottoade back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Ottoade is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Pierce Ottoade has been cut. Ottoade is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Manchinha. Manchinha is looking to wear down Ottoade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL# Manchinha closes the distance and pushes Ottoade back into the cage.#T1# Manchinha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Manchinha lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Manchinha.
Manchinha cracks Ottoade with a nice body shot. Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ottoade is still on wobbly legs! Can Manchinha finish him? A right hand to the body from Manchinha.
Ottoade seems to have recovered his senses. Ottoade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manchinha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ottoade. A hook to the body from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a body shot. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ottoade. Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ottoade backwards. Manchinha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Manchinha. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Manchinha is working Ottoade over against the cage. Manchinha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# A hook to the body from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Ottoade's ribcage. Ottoade let out a lung full of air as it connected. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. Manchinha works on Ottoade's body with a couple of short punches. Manchinha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ottoade. Manchinha tries a body shot but Ottoade blocks it.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha works on Ottoade's body with a couple of short punches. Manchinha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Manchinha lands a body shot. #KD# Manchinha drops Ottoade onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ottoade is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Manchinha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Manchinha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ottoade with a big uppercut! Ottoade tries to clinch up but Manchinha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ottoade to the mat! Ottoade covers up and Manchinha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Manchinha! During a confident post fight interview, Elias Manchinha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT 60 - Bartlett v Omega
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Manchinha finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses. Manchinha misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss! Manchinha moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Manchinha misses its intended target. Hatfield moves out of range as Manchinha strikes. Manchinha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Manchinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. Elias Manchinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut. Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Manchinha is out of range. Hatfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Manchinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Manchinha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manchinha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Manchinha moves out of range as Hatfield strikes. Hatfield walks into a stiff left hand from Manchinha.#CUT2# It looks like Guntank Hatfield has been cut. Manchinha misses with an uppercut. #T1# A swing and a miss from Manchinha. It looked like Hatfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manchinha. Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Manchinha moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits. A left lands for Manchinha. Hatfield blocks a jab. Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hatfield takes a body punch but keeps moving. Manchinha lands with a right hand. A big left from Manchinha misses. Donk. Manchinha catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross. Manchinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield wants to clinch up but Manchinha keeps it at a distance. Manchinha lands a nice shot to the body.
Manchinha just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manchinha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Manchinha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it. Hatfield jabs Manchinha to the body, keeping him at a distance. Manchinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hatfield misses with a body shot
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut. Manchinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manchinha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Manchinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.#KD2# Manchinha lands a left and a right that send Hatfield crashing to the mat, dazed. Manchinha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Hatfield is rocked! Hatfield takes a swing at Manchinha's ribcage but misses. Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hatfield throws a big shot that misses. Manchinha closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hatfield! Manchinha dives in looking to finish! Hatfield is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha! Elias Manchinha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 55 - Bartlett v Proux
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Good exchange - Manchinha coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Show Gunn has been cut. Manchinha circles away from the clinch attempt letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Gunn. Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Gunn gets a clinch. Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Manchinha lands with a right to the head. Manchinha avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut. Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Manchinha throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Manchinha. #ROC2# Gunn is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut. Manchinha prevents a body shot from Gunn. Gunn misses with a knee to the head. Manchinha misses with the head strike.
Manchinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manchinha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gunn with a knee to the head.
#T1# Gunn prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manchinha tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Manchinha is blocking nicely.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks with his arms.
Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Manchinha tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gunn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manchinha's face.
Gunn is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.
#T2# Gunn tries to work over Manchinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Manchinha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head. Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards. Manchinha avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards. Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gunn misses with a knee to the head. Manchinha cracks Gunn with a nice body shot. Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now. Gunn prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside. Manchinha avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manchinha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Manchinha misses with a punch to the body.
Manchinha scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head. Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Manchinha managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
A short uppercut from Manchinha. Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Manchinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gunn tries a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Manchinha.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manchinha avoids it. Gunn misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Manchinha. Gunn prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn. Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manchinha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gunn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha misses with some punches.
#BC2# Manchinha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Manchinha circles away.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manchinha. Manchinha cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gunn connects with an inside leg kick. Manchinha throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range. Manchinha swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manchinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elias Manchinha will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Manchinha misses with a wild body shot. Manchinha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Manchinha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gunn tries to clinch and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Manchinha cracks Gunn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchinha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Manchinha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gunn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Gunn. Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manchinha's calf. Gunn 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. Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunn. That snapped Manchinha's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Manchinha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Manchinha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manchinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Manchinha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunn with a body shot.#T1# Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manchinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manchinha.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Manchinha's legs. Gunn tries to clinch up. Gunn throws a jab when Manchinha was well out of range. Gunn throws a leg kick but Manchinha sees it coming and moves out of range. Manchinha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# Show Gunn's cut is getting worse. Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manchinha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Manchinha pushes him off. Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manchinha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchinha throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range. As Manchinha tries to get set, Gunn tries to push him back and clinch up but Manchinha manages to avoid the attempt. Manchinha swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn. A left lands for Manchinha.#T2# Gunn moves away from the strike by Manchinha. Manchinha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A jab from Manchinha finds it's way through Gunn's defenses. Elias Manchinha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manchinha. Gunn takes one on the button. Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Manchinha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunn with a body shot. Manchinha pounces like a tiger and cracks Gunn with a vicious hook! Gunn is down but not out! Manchinha follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Manchinha! After winning the bout, Elias Manchinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TIT 50 - Fury v Jenkins
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch but Manchinha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wong catches Manchinha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Wong pushes Manchinha up against the cage in a clinch. Wong works on Manchinha's body with a couple of short punches. Wong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Manchinha fails to land. Manchinha throws a head punch that misses. Wong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wong blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wong misses with a punch on the inside.
Wong lands a left hand.
Wong lands a body punch in the clinch. A short uppercut from Wong. Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Wong misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wong misses with a body punch.
Wong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wong throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong. Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong struggles to land a body shot inside as Manchinha controls his hands.
#T1# Manchinha misses with a hook from the clinch. Manchinha throws a head punch that misses. Wong lands a shot to the body. Manchinha misses with a short punch on the inside. Wong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wong digs a right hand underneath Manchinha's ribcage. Manchinha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wong digs a right hand into Manchinha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manchinha's gas tank. Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Wong'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. Manchinha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manchinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wong backwards. Wong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Manchinha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wong throws a looping overhand right but Manchinha ducks down to avoid it. Wong tries to clinch there but Manchinha circles away.
Manchinha slips under a jab.#T2# Wong doesn't manage to clinch there - Manchinha circles away.
Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Manchinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong. Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Manchinha. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet. Wong misses with a hook
and Manchinha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Manchinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manchinha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've been told by Manchinha's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Manchinha throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Manchinha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it. Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong. Manchinha's corner calls for a 1-2. Manchinha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Manchinha misses with a hook. Wong ducked under it nicely. Manchinha moves out of range of the strikes. Wong throws a solid leg kick but Manchinha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wong. Manchinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away. Wong swings away with a leg kick that misses. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Wong. Wong throws a body shot but no joy. Manchinha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wong scores with a jab to the body. Manchinha clobbers Wong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT# It looks like King Wong has been cut. Wong cracks Manchinha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Manchinha scores with a nice strike. Wong misses with a straight right. Wong throws a series of strikes that have Manchinha backpedaling.
Manchinha slips a jab from Wong. Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manchinha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wong throws a low kick, looking for Manchinha's leg but Manchinha calmly moves out of range. Manchinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchinha.
Wong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Manchinha scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Manchinha just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Wong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manchinha.
Manchinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manchinha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wong throws out a loose jab but Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid it. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Wong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Wong slips a jab and a cross from Manchinha.
Wong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha. Manchinha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Manchinha is looking to wear down Wong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchinha.
Manchinha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wong. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manchinha moves out of range as Wong strikes. Wong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manchinha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manchinha digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Manchinha throws a hook but Wong blocks it. Wong throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Wong will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on King Wong's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Manchinha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Manchinha throws a looping overhand right but Wong ducks down to avoid it. Wong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manchinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Manchinha misses the shot to the body. Manchinha moves forwards but Wong connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice straight punches there by Wong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wong. Wong misses with an uppercut. Manchinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Wong misses with a left hand and Manchinha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wong thinking. Wong misses with a straight right. Manchinha lands a nice looking body shot.
Wong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A shot to the body from Wong misses and Manchinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Manchinha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wong. Elias Manchinha is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice cross by Manchinha. Wong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manchinha on the side of the head. Wong throws a looping overhand right but Manchinha ducks down to avoid it. Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong.#T1# Manchinha scores with the left hand. Wong knows he should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Wong. Wong lands a nice hook to Manchinha's body. Manchinha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A shot to the liver by Wong. Beautiful body shot. Wong slips a straight right by Manchinha. It seemed like Wong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Manchinha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wong tries to clinch but fails miserably and Manchinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wong throws a lazy right hand but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wong misses with a right hand and Manchinha counters with a three punch combo that has Wong backing up. Wong nods at Manchinha to acknowledge the strikes. Wong misses with a right hand and Manchinha counters with a nice body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Manchinha as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Manchinha lands a jab to Wong's midsection. Manchinha with a nice cross. Wong misses with a right hand and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Manchinha misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Wong on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wong just misses with a punch to the body.
Wong scores with the left hand. Manchinha knows he should have avoided that one. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Manchinha is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong. Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range. Wong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Manchinha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wong counters with a straight right hand. Manchinha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manchinha, as that shot connected.
Manchinha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wong doesn't seem bothered though. Manchinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wong throws a body shot but no joy. Wong looks to land a right hand but Manchinha moved out of range. Manchinha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.#T3# Wong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Manchinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Manchinha thows a left - swing and a miss! Wong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manchinha to score with a decent uppercut. Wong fails in his attempt to clinch. Wong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manchinha paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big right from Manchinha misses. Wong throws a series of punches but Manchinha avoids them all with ease. Wong swings for the body but Manchinha moves out of range.
Manchinha is looking to counter the offense by Wong and move into the clinch. Wong throws a shot from downtown. Manchinha moves away and avoids it. Manchinha staying out of range there. Manchinha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the liver by Manchinha. Beautiful body shot. Manchinha staying out of range there. A big left from Manchinha misses. Manchinha digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wong throws a series of punches but Manchinha moves out of range. Wong is breathing heavily. Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manchinha.
A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Manchinha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wong throws a lazy right hand but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Manchinha lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range. Manchinha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Manchinha throws a hook but Wong blocks it. Manchinha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Manchinha lands a right hook to the body.
Manchinha thows a left - swing and a miss! Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manchinha lands with a cross. #CUT# That has opened up King Wong's cut even more. Manchinha digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Manchinha throws a body shot but no joy. Wong throws a hook but Manchinha blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on King Wong's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wong. Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manchinha is just out of range. Manchinha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wong missing with a left hand there. Manchinha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manchinha, as that shot connected.
Manchinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Manchinha misses the target. Wong looks to throw the jab but Manchinha is out of range. Manchinha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Manchinha scores with a jab to the body. Wong closes the distance looking to clinch and Manchinha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Manchinha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manchinha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wong misses the jab. Manchinha slips a jab from Wong.#T1# Manchinha avoids the body shot from Wong.
Wong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manchinha on the side of the head. Manchinha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wong at a distance.
Manchinha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Manchinha. Wong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manchinha on the side of the head. Wong lands a right hook to the body.
Wong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manchinha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manchinha throws out the jab. Manchinha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Manchinha with a hook. Wong throws a body shot but no joy. Manchinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range. Wong tries to clinch but Manchinha is having none of it. Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchinha misses with a wild body shot. Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manchinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong. Wong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manchinha misses the jab. Manchinha misses with a series of wild punches.
Wong wants to clinch. Manchinha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Manchinha moves out of range of the leg kick from Wong. Manchinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Manchinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wong lands a nice hook to Manchinha's body. Manchinha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wong misses with a looping right. Wong misses with a looping right. Wong closes the distance looking to clinch and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wong throws a shot from downtown. Manchinha moves away and avoids it. Wong fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Wong closes the distance looking to clinch and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Manchinha throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wong misses with a double jab
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand. Manchinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manchinha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Manchinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchinha. Manchinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?#CL2# Wong drives through and clinches with Manchinha against the cage.
Wong lands a nice uppercut. Wong tries a body shot but Manchinha blocks it.
Wong lands a left hand.
Manchinha lands a shot to the body. King Wong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wong tries to throw a body punch but Manchinha avoids it by throwing Wong back against the cage. Wong trying to stall but Manchinha improves his position.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Wong lands a hook that snaps the head of Manchinha backwards. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wong misses with a punch to the body.
Wong can't find room to land a body shot as Manchinha controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manchinha's elbow. A short left from Wong. Wong struggles to land a body shot inside as Manchinha controls his hands.
Wong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Manchinha.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manchinha. Wong lands on the inside with an uppercut. Manchinha can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Wong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Manchinha pushes Wong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Elias Manchinha. I think Manchinha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Manchinha! Our winner, Elias Manchinha, 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. King Wong was interviewed post fight and said 'Train hard, fight harder! Train harder! Fight better!'.
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Event:
TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Nice body kick there by Banel.#CL2# Banel has managed to clinch.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Banel leaning his opponent against the cage. Manchinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manchinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banel is pushing Manchinha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Manchinha throws a head punch that misses. Banel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2# Banel breaks the clinch.
Manchinha connects with a crisp jab. Banel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Manchinha connects with a right hand. Banel shakes it off. Manchinha connects with a right hand. Banel shakes it off.#CUT# It looks like Chlorenz Banel has been cut. Banel misses with a two punch combination.
Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Banel manages to avoid it.#CL2# Banel has managed to clinch.
Banel can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Manchinha.
Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Manchinha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# The referee calls for Manchinha to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Manchinha.
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! Manchinha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banel looks winded! Manchinha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Manchinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banel backwards. Banel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manchinha has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manchinha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banel's elbow. Banel is trying to stall.
Manchinha lands with a right to the head. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha scores with a shot to the side of Banel's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchinha. A right hook to the body lands for Manchinha.
Manchinha scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Manchinha presses Banel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short uppercut from Manchinha. Manchinha lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manchinha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. Manchinha digs a right hand into Banel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banel's gas tank. A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Manchinha. A short right from Manchinha on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD# Manchinha drops Banel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Banel is rocked! Manchinha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banel drops to his knees and Manchinha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha! Elias Manchinha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Manchinha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edgar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Edgar tries to get set, Manchinha tries to push him back and clinch up but Edgar manages to avoid the attempt. Manchinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand. Edgar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manchinha.
Jab by Manchinha. Edgar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Edgar. Manchinha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Manchinha ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.#T1# Manchinha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edgar. Manchinha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Manchinha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A punch combination from Edgar misses. Manchinha throws a right hand that misses
and Edgar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Elias Manchinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manchinha swings and misses with a shot to the body and Edgar counters with a series of strikes. Manchinha will be more careful next time no doubt. Manchinha swings and misses with a shot to the body and Edgar counters with a series of strikes. Manchinha will be more careful next time no doubt. Manchinha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manchinha lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manchinha circles away quickly and effectively. Manchinha is looking to counter the offense by Edgar and move into the clinch. Manchinha lands with a nice body punch. Edgar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edgar. A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Manchinha. Edgar does a little dance to reset his feet. Edgar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Edgar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Edgar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Edgar swinging wildly here.
Edgar misses with a lunging right hand
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Manchinha swings for the body but Edgar moves out of range.
Manchinha misses the shot to the body. Edgar swings for the body but Manchinha moves out of range.
Manchinha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manchinha is looking for a counter combo. Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Edgar misses with an uppercut. Manchinha saw that one coming. Manchinha is looking to wear down Edgar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Manchinha slips a jab and a cross from Edgar.
Manchinha is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Edgar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Manchinha checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4# Edgar blocks a jab. Edgar looks like he wants to counter punch here. Edgar throws a hook but Manchinha avoids it easily. Edgar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manchinha at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Edgar. Edgar throws an overhand right that lands on Manchinha's shoulder, as Manchinha tries to avoid the shot. As Edgar tries to get set, Manchinha tries to push him back and clinch up but Edgar manages to avoid the attempt. We've been told by Manchinha's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Edgar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchinha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Manchinha looks to land a right hand but Edgar moved out of range. Edgar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Manchinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elias Manchinha will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# The fighters circling - Manchinha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edgar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Scott Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Manchinha throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely. Edgar thows a leg kick but Manchinha checks it #CL# and Manchinha moves into the clinch. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Edgar tries to stall but Manchinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manchinha prevents Edgar from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Edgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Manchinha cracks Edgar with a nice body shot.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Edgar is trying to maintain a safe position but Manchinha gets an underhook and turns Edgar into the cage. Edgar working hard to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Edgar is breathing heavily. Manchinha lands a nice shot to the body. Manchinha scores with a hook to the body. Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Manchinha is working Edgar over against the cage. Edgar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manchinha lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Manchinha on the inside. A short right from Manchinha. Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edgar backwards. #T2# Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manchinha lands with a right to the head. Edgar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Edgar tries to break free but Manchinha pushes him back against the cage. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha scores with a nice hook to the head. Edgar is trying to break free. A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Manchinha pushes Edgar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Manchinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards. Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Manchinha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards. #ROC# Edgar is rocked!#T3# Manchinha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Edgar is still on wobbly legs! Can Manchinha finish him? Edgar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Manchinha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Edgar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Edgar drops to his knees and Manchinha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha! After winning the bout, Elias Manchinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TIT 38 - Fury v Monster
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1# Hitme misses with a takedown attempt and Manchinha counters with a nice body shot. Manchinha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hitme is landing a low percentage of strikes. The fighters circling - Hitme throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manchinha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hitme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manchinha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitme on the side of the head. Hitme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manchinha throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha cracks a nice hook into Hitme's ribs. Manchinha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitme at a distance.
Hitme throws a sloppy body shot
and Manchinha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Elias Manchinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Hitme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manchinha counters with a straight right hand. Manchinha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitme. Manchinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitme's hands.#CL# Hitme rushes Manchinha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right hand to the body from Manchinha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. #TD# Hitme jumps guard.
Hitme doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hitme looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hitme is working hard here to advance position. Hitme throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2# Manchinha preventing the sweep. Hitme striking off his back but it's not causing Manchinha any problems. Hitme lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Manchinha has momentary wrist control but Hitme slips an elbow through the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Hitme with a flurry of punches that miss. Hitme postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hitme has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Manchinha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme. Hitme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hitme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hitme postures up in Manchinha's guard and throws a big left but Manchinha blocks it. Hitme postures up in Manchinha's guard and throws a big left but Manchinha blocks it. Hitme landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Manchinha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme. Hitme working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manchinha's head. Hitme passes easily into side control. Nice work. Hitme cracks Manchinha with an elbow. That is naaassty. Hitme working the ground and pound. Manchinha parries the strikes from Hitme easily there. Hitme is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manchinha to escape.
#SUB# Hitme has an Americana. Manchinha didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hitme is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hitme hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Comeon Hitme! Comeon Hitme thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 31 - Booker v Dennis
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kromog takes a body punch but keeps moving. A combination from Manchinha does no damage. Kromog throwing a counter right hand but Manchinha manages to avoid it. Manchinha connects with a looping right hand.
Manchinha slips a jab from Kromog. A nice side step and Manchinha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kromog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Manchinha swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Kromog counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manchinha! Kromog lets Manchinha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Manchinha is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manchinha loads up on a big right hand but Kromog slips the punch. Manchinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manchinha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Kromog rushes Manchinha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kromog stalls. Manchinha throws a punch but it's blocked by Kromog. Kromog scores with an uppercut up the middle. Manchinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Kromog finish him? A hook to the body from Kromog.
Manchinha seems to have recovered his senses. Kromog is working Manchinha over against the cage. Kromog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kromog lands an uppercut. Kromog tries to work over Manchinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Kromog unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Manchinha! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kromog is unloading with more strikes now! Manchinha drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Kromog!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Manchinha does it's job there. Sinclair looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Nice shot by Manchinha. Sinclair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manchinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Manchinha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Manchinha lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Manchinha catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross. Manchinha jabs at Sinclair's body. Manchinha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Good standup being displayed there by Manchinha as he connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manchinha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Manchinha connects with a body shot. Manchinha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sinclair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Manchinha jabs Sinclair to the body, keeping him at a distance. Manchinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD# Manchinha lands a big right hand that sends Sinclair crashing to the mat! Manchinha stays standing though and waves Sinclair back to his feet!#ROC# Sinclair is rocked! Sinclair leaves his chin hanging out and Manchinha seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sinclair crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elias Manchinha! A victorious Elias Manchinha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC9 - KING RETURN
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Laynier gets a clinch. Laynier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Laynier effectively controlling the action here. Laynier is struggling to control the position. Laynier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Manchinha throws a head punch that misses. Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Laynier avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage. Manchinha is trying to push Laynier away but Laynier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laynier.#BC# Laynier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Laynier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manchinha misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laynier as Manchinha tries to tie him up. Laynier has a couple of punches blocked by Manchinha.
#BC# Laynier breaks the clinch.
#CL# Laynier moves into the clinch.#TD# Laynier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1# Laynier can't keep his opponent in guard - Manchinha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Manchinha is taking a breather. Laynier 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. Laynier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Manchinha controlling the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laynier regains full guard. Nicely done. Laynier keeping moving, preventing Manchinha from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laynier wants to stand but Manchinha is controlling the position. Manchinha wants to pass the guard but Laynier is keeping the position. Manchinha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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. Laynier pulls Manchinha in close to prevent any damage. Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom. Manchinha is looking to stand up but Laynier won't let him. #SU2# Manchinha gets to his feet - Laynier follows without any prompting. Manchinha jabs at Laynier's body.#CL# Laynier forces Manchinha back against the cage and clinches. Laynier prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut. Laynier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manchinha up against the cage. Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchinha. Laynier is struggling to control the position. A short left from Laynier. Laynier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laynier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manchinha to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him. A body shot lands from Manchinha.
Laynier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Laynier controls his hands.
Manchinha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laynier is breathing heavily. Laynier controlling the action here for a moment.
Manchinha taking a breather. Laynier prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD# Laynier jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laynier is on top in guard.
#REVR# Laynier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2# Manchinha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laynier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laynier goes for a takedown attempt but Manchinha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manchinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laynier swats him away and circles back towards the center. Manchinha moves in looking to clinch but Laynier pushes him off. Laynier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manchinha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Laynier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchinha but Manchinha pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Laynier moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut. Manchinha digs a right hand into Laynier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laynier's gas tank. Manchinha gets through Laynier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Manchinha wants to break free but Laynier has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elias Manchinha 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. #R2# Manchinha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# Laynier darts in and clinches Manchinha up against the cage. Manchinha tries to break free but Laynier pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Laynier breaks from the clinch.
Manchinha scores with a nice right hand.
Manchinha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Laynier fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Manchinha clobbers Laynier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Manchinha misses with a wild body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manchinha, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Manchinha. Manchinha lands with a straight right. Laynier didn't see that one coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Manchinha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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!#TD# Laynier looking to score a takedown here. Manchinha is defending well but Laynier drives through and ends up in Manchinha's guard. Manchinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laynier is one step ahead there. Manchinha working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Manchinha wants to get back to his feet but Laynier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Manchinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Laynier keeping moving, preventing Manchinha from controlling successfully. #SUB# Laynier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manchinha defends it easily. Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Laynier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Manchinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manchinha trying to control but Laynier is working from the bottom. Manchinha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Manchinha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Manchinha wants to control from the top but Laynier keeps moving. Elias Manchinha has got the better of the ground game so far. Laynier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Manchinha lands a jab-cross combination. Nice uppercut there from Manchinha. Laynier dives in for a single leg takedown but Manchinha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Manchinha works the jab nicely. Manchinha throws a series of punches but Laynier avoids them all with ease. Elias Manchinha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Laynier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manchinha. Manchinha circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Manchinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Manchinha. Manchinha tries to clinch up. Manchinha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laynier. Manny Laynier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Laynier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laynier wants to clinch up but Manchinha keeps it at a distance.#TD# Laynier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manchinha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laynier is in Manchinha's guard.#ES2# Manchinha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laynier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4# Laynier is looking to clinch but Manchinha is avoiding it.
Manchinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Laynier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Laynier looks to clinch and Manchinha counters with a stiff right hand. Laynier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laynier is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Manchinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laynier's hands. Laynier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Manchinha thuds a left hand into Laynier's body.#TD# Laynier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2# Manchinha manages to escape and get back to his feet! Manchinha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Laynier on the wrong end of a nice hook. Manny Laynier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manchinha misses with a shot to the body enabling Laynier to counter with a crisp jab. Laynier tries to clinch there but Manchinha circles away.
#CL# Laynier has managed to clinch.
Manchinha tries to break the clinch but Laynier is controlling the position. #BC# Laynier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Manchinha as he connects with a hook. Laynier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Manchinha cracks Laynier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Manchinha lands with a good body shot. Laynier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchinha swivels and escapes. Manchinha lands a head shot. 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! Manchinha sizes up Laynier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Laynier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2# Laynier is rocked! Manchinha cracks Laynier on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Laynier falls backwards against the cage. Manchinha follows up with more strikes that drop Laynier to his knees. Manchinha keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Laynier! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha! After winning the bout, Elias Manchinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC7 - WAR GAMES
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Jones loads up on a big right hand but Manchinha slips the punch. Manchinha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Manchinha takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. As Manchinha backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Manchinha manages to avoid it all. Manchinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Manchinha misses with a two punch combination.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Manchinha pushes him away. Manchinha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Manchinha clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage. Manchinha lands a right hand. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Manchinha on the inside. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Manchinha avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Manchinha won't allow it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manchinha walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Manchinha swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
#T1# Manchinha misses with a straight left. Manchinha swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchinha. Manchinha misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manchinha's head. Jones lands with a good body shot. Manchinha cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Manchinha swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Manchinha wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Manchinha! Our winner, Elias Manchinha, 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. In defeat, Daniel Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm disappointed in myself. But it is what it is. He was the better man tonight. I gotta train harder next time. Sink or swim and looks like i sunk. Thank you for coming out tonight and supporting me and this event. Shout out to my sponsor ace of spades clothing. '.
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Event:
IFC4 - BONE$YARD
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Manchinha stuns Maximus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Manchinha throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.#CL# Maximus drives through and clinches with Manchinha against the cage.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it. Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut. Maximus controlling the action here for a moment.
Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Manchinha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Manchinha is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maximus stalls. Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
Manchinha working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Maximus stalling the fight.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Maximus just leaning against Manchinha, taking a breather. Manchinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Maximus lands an elbow inside. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manchinha letting Maximus take a breather here. Manchinha lands a body punch. Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manchinha has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment. Come on Maximus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2# Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage. #BC2# Manchinha breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Manchinha instigates a clinch. Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manchinha avoids it. Maximus leaning against his opponent.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage. Maximus slowing the pace effectively. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manchinha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Maximus has Manchinha pushed against the cage. Maximus is pushing Manchinha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maximus is breathing heavily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus. A telegraphed right hand from Manchinha misses the target. Maximus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchinha manages to circle out of the way. Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Manchinha misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Manchinha clinches with his opponent.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Manchinha misses with the head strike.
Maximus effectively controlling the action here. Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Manchinha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage. Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Manchinha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Manchinha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage. Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Manchinha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manchinha letting Maximus take a breather here. Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manchinha avoids it. Maximus tries a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Maximus trying to stall but Manchinha improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Manchinha.
Manchinha tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Manchinha. Manchinha is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks. Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses. Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elias Manchinha's cut. That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Manchinha drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
Manchinha can't break the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body. Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him. We've been informed that Manchinha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus. Maximus'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. Nice body punch from Manchinha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manchinha lands a left hand.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maximus 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. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manchinha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Manchinha lands a right hand. Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Manchinha lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Manchinha misses with a hook from the clinch. Manchinha lands with a short shot to the head. Manchinha throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus. Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him. Maximus blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Manchinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage. Manchinha pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Manchinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage. Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage. Maximus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchinha's efforts to push away. Manchinha tries to stall but Maximus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Elias Manchinha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut. Maximus is trying to stall.
Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Manchinha managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Manchinha misses with the head strike.
Manchinha is struggling to control the position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchinha. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice elbow from Maximus. #T3# Manchinha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage. Manchinha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manchinha scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head. Manchinha misses with a short punch on the inside. Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Manchinha. Manchinha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximus. Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Manchinha lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch.#T4# Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him. A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Manchinha lands with a left to the head. Manchinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 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! Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch. Maximus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manchinha is keeping busy. Manchinha is trying to break free. Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it. Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Elias Manchinha's cut. That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Manchinha cracks Maximus with an open hand slap. Manchinha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A looping hook to the body misses from Manchinha. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet. Manchinha misses with a looping right. Maximus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manchinha swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Manchinha misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Maximus moves into the clinch. Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Manchinha can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manchinha's defenses. Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected. Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stalling in the clinch from Maximus.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus. Manchinha has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment. Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Manchinha wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Maximus is looking to control Manchinha's arms but Manchinha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manchinha as Maximus tries to tie him up. Manchinha scores with a hook to the body. Manchinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage. Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Manchinha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha. Elias Manchinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manchinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Manchinha misses with some punches.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Manchinha pushes Maximus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Manchinha is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks. Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha misses with some punches.
#T3# Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchinha's brow. Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Maximus.
Manchinha works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches. Manchinha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manchinha lands a left hand.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.#T4# Manchinha lands with a short shot to the head. Manchinha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Manchinha gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. 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! Maximus prevents a body shot from Manchinha. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manchinha as Maximus tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Manchinha tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manchinha is trying to break free. Maximus keeps control of Manchinha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Maximus being controlled against the cage. Maximus tries a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Elias Manchinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Manchinha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Manchinha! A relieved looking Elias Manchinha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# North tries for a takedown but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Manchinha tries to clinch #TD# and North counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Manchinha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes North off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL# North clinches with his opponent.
Manchinha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. North misses with some punches.
North is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manchinha to keep the fight standing. Manchinha lands a shot to the body. North is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manchinha is keeping busy. Manchinha slows down the pace here.
Manchinha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt North or not. Manchinha lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. North tries to land a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks with his arms.
North is breathing heavily.#T1# Manchinha is trying to push North away but North has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. North blocks a body shot from Manchinha. Manchinha pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. North trying to land knees to the body.
Manchinha works on North's body with a couple of short punches. Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle. North keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchinha's efforts to push away. North has Manchinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manchinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre North. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manchinha gets through North's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Manchinha lands with a light punch inside. Manchinha lands a shoulder strike. Manchinha lands with a light punch inside. Manchinha lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Manchinha 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! Manchinha presses North against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha. Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Manchinha pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of North backwards. Manchinha presses North against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Manchinha lands a body punch. Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2# North is rocked! North takes a shot to the head. Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Manchinha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manchinha slowing the pace effectively. Manchinha scores with a shoulder strike. Manchinha throws a big uppercut that drops North! More strikes from Manchinha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! North lies dazed against the cage as Manchinha celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha!
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