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Event:
IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Laynier darts in and clinches Patryk up against the cage.
Laynier looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Patryk manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Laynier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laynier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patryk swivels and escapes.
Patryk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laynier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patryk thinking.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt.
Laynier shoots in but Patryk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laynier sets himself, and Patryk steps forward looking for the clinch! Laynier avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Laynier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patryk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Laynier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Patryk has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Laynier is looking to defend but Patryk has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Laynier! Patryk pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Laynier taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Laynier has a takedown stuffed.
Laynier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aggin walks into a stiff left hand from Laynier.
Aggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laynier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laynier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aggin is looking for a counter combo.
Aggin scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Aggin.
Aggin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laynier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laynier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manny Laynier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laynier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aggin.
Aggin lands with a right hand. #T1#
Aggin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laynier back to the cage. Aggin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aggin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laynier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aggin looks to score with a jab to the body but Laynier is just out of range.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aggin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aggin throws a body shot but no joy.
Aggin throws a right and a left that Laynier avoids nicely. #CL#
Aggin closes the distance and clinches.
Aggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aggin has a couple of punches blocked by Laynier.
#BC#
Aggin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aggin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laynier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aggin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laynier under the eye.#ROC#
Laynier is rocked!
Laynier bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Aggin comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Laynier falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Laynier was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigga Aggin!
A less than humble Nigga Aggin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Laynier clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Laynier'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.#TD2#
Mitchell manages to pull guard.
Laynier looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laynier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laynier has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture. #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.
Mitchell is pushing down on Laynier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laynier is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laynier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Laynier trying to control here.
#SU2#
Mitchell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laynier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laynier is defended easily by Mitchell.
Manny Laynier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Laynier moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laynier just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Laynier manages to break the clinch.
Laynier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Laynier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laynier tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell throws out a counter right but Laynier avoids it with no problem.
Laynier wants to clinch.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laynier with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Laynier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Laynier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Laynier holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laynier controlling the action here for a moment.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Laynier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laynier walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Manny Laynier 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#
Laynier tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell unleashes a big counter combination but Laynier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Laynier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laynier pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laynier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Laynier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Laynier breaks the clinch.
Laynier throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Laynier is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Laynier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell shoots for a double leg takedown but Laynier sprawls well. He's pushed Mitchell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laynier is looking to clinch.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Laynier sprawls well.
Manny Laynier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchell.
Laynier shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laynier misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL#
Laynier closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laynier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Laynier stalling.
#BC#
Laynier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Laynier tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it. #CL#
Laynier moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.#BC#
Laynier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Laynier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Mitchell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laynier throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Laynier keeps the fight on the outside.
Laynier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Laynier circles away.
Laynier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Laynier wants to clinch.
A combination from Laynier does no damage. #CL2#
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Laynier back into the cage.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laynier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laynier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laynier as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Laynier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laynier is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Laynier pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Laynier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manny Laynier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laynier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Laynier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laynier pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Manny Laynier is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Laynier closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Laynier scores a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Laynier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Mitchell pulls guard.
Laynier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Laynier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laynier has managed to get both his arms back between Mitchell's legs - danger averted.#T4##SU#
Laynier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laynier shoots in but no luck this time.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laynier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Laynier lands.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laynier doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laynier or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Laynier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
The crowd cheers as Laynier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mitchell doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Laynier won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Laynier won't allow it.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Laynier improves position.
Laynier tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Laynier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Laynier breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laynier.
Laynier sets himself, and Mitchell steps forward looking for the clinch! Laynier avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laynier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.#CL#
Laynier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Laynier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laynier avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Laynier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Laynier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laynier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Laynier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Mitchell pushes Laynier off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laynier throws a head kick that misses.
Laynier fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Laynier. Laynier maintains the clinch.
Laynier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laynier is trying to stall.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##TD2#
Mitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
Mitchell pulls Laynier in close to his closed guard and prevents Laynier from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laynier scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laynier trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell seems keen to control Laynier's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jack Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Laynier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laynier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Manny Laynier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynier, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Laynier!
Manny Laynier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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