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Event:
Black and Blue on the Beach
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Chinaski swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu with a poor takedown
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Manu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu misses with a double jab
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Manu wants to clinch up but Chinaski keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Manu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chinaski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chinaski tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Chinaski back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Manu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chinaski wants to control but Manu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manu is trying to control the action in half guard but Chinaski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Manu seems content to control.
Manu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chinaski defending well though.
Manu moves nicely into side control.
Chinaski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Manu throws an elbow but Chinaski slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Manu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chinaski is not content to let Manu control the position.
Chinaski is trying to get back to half guard.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu throws a strike aimed at the side of Chinaski's head but Chinaski avoids it well.
Chinaski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manu landing a few strikes.
Manu controls the position from side control.
Manu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working. #T3#
Chinaski can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chinaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chinaski prevents Manu from improving position.
Chinaski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chinaski is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski pushes Manu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Manu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chinaski parries the strikes from Manu easily there. Manu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chinaski to escape.
Manu is putting a hurting on Chinaski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Manu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Manu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chinaski to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu advances nicely into full mount.
Manu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chinaski hang on?
Chinaski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chinaski throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Manu shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense.
Manu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Manu moves out of range.
Chinaski clobbers Manu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Manu forces Chinaski back against the cage and clinches.
Manu wants to take the fight to the mat but Chinaski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manu tries for a takedown but Chinaski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chinaski regains guard.
#ES2#
Chinaski pushes Manu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chinaski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chinaski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manu throws an off balance right hand
and Chinaski counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manu fails to land the takedown.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chinaski clobbers Manu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chinaski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chinaski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manu.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manu somewhat.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu. #T2##CL#
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Chinaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chinaski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Chinaski.
Manu fails with the takedown
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Manu looking to score a takedown here. Chinaski is defending well but Manu drives through and ends up in Chinaski's guard.
Chinaski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chinaski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES2#
Chinaski pushes Manu off and gets back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Chinaski scores with a four punch combination!#T3##TD#
Manu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Chinaski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chinaski scores with a shot to the body.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manu tries to clinch up but Chinaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Manu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Chinaski. #TD#
Manu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manu showed some decent athleticism there.
Manu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chinaski's head.
Chinaski trying to hold on to Manu's head to control him but Manu postures up.
#T4#
Manu uses his free foot to push down on Chinaski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chinaski.
Chinaski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manu landing strikes from the mount.
Chinaski is trying desperately to improve position.
Chinaski holds on for dear life.
Chinaski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinaski is trying to escape the mount.
Chinaski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manu shoots in but no luck this time.
Manu shoots and misses
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
Manu blocks a jab.
Chinaski misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
Pipi Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
Chinaski is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu keeps control of Chinaski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Chinaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chinaski can't break the clinch.
Manu goes for a takedown attempt but Chinaski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski connects with a jab.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manu tries to clinch but Chinaski moves away
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Manu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Manu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chinaski tests Manu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
Chinaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab. #CL#
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.
Manu tries for a takedown but Chinaski manages to get underhooks.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu has Chinaski pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chinaski tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to force a seperation but Manu has the dominant position.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chinaski stops a takedown attempt from Manu.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manu has Chinaski pressed against the cage, preventing Chinaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Chinaski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Manu wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Manu.
Chinaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chinaski tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chinaski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Chinaski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Chinaski tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Chinaski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Manu forces Chinaski back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Manu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chinaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manu can't get the takedown.
Chinaski working hard to break the clinch.
Chinaski being controlled against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Manu manages to break the clinch.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Chinaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chinaski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!
A very excited looking Henry Chinaski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bombers on the Beach
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Manu throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Burns connects with the punch.
Manu needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Manu tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Manu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manu.
Burns throws a body punch but Manu moves out of range.
And Manu tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tests Manu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Manu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Still in half guard, Manu seems content to control.
Manu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manu in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Manu is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manu to get the leverage.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
Manu stalling.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manu on the ground.
Burns wants to control but Manu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Manu seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burns to regain full guard.
Manu stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Manu is pushing down on Burns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burns is fighting to maintain full guard but Manu has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Manu connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple.
Manu wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manu slips a nice elbow through Burns's hands, connecting with Burns's forehead.#T3#
Manu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burns pushes Manu off but Manu dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burns avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Manu. #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.
Manu trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Manu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manu prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burns tries to buck Manu off but Manu is having none of it.
Burns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manu has control of an arm but Burns manages to advance to Manu's back!
Burns is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Manu up.
Burns throws strikes from the back but Manu rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Manu.
Manu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Burns.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manu shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pipi Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manu tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Xavier Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Manu moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns jabs Manu right on the nose. Manu blinks but takes it well.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xavier Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipi Manu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manu gets a double leg takedown into Burns's guard.
Manu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Burns tries to roll over but Manu keeps him under control.
Manu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns has his hands clasped together around Manu's back. He's all about the action.
Manu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burns reverses the position - he's now on top in Manu's guard.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Manu has wrist control.
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns throws an elbow that misses. Manu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burns's guard. Nice move by Manu!#REVB#
Manu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Manu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manu controls the position.
Manu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns is trying to control Manu's posture but Manu avoids it.
Manu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manu trying to control the position but Burns is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns is trying to improve his position.
Manu landing strikes.
Manu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu working the ground and pound but Burns is defending the strikes.
Burns trying his best to control but Manu has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pipi Manu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manu somewhat.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Manu misses with a body shot.
Manu misses with a two punch combination.
Manu looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pipi Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch.
A short right from Burns. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns scores with a hook.
Jab by Burns.
Manu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manu scrambles back to his feet.
Manu is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Manu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Xavier Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipi Manu.
Burns throws a right and a left that Manu avoids nicely.
Manu tries to clinch up.
Manu misses with an uppercut.
Manu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
#TD2#
Manu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Manu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Burns wants to control but Manu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burns is staying active underneath Manu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manu wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Manu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Manu in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu lands with a punch from half guard.
Manu prevents Burns from improving his position.
Manu is controlling the pace.
Manu wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manu is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Burns!
Xavier Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Beauty and the Beach
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Manu misses with a lunging right hand
letting DeCastro counter with a right hand.
Manu throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCastro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeCastro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeCastro throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
DeCastro tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on DeCastro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeCastro pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manu is looking to clinch but DeCastro is avoiding it.
It seemed like DeCastro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Manu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeCastro sprawls well initially but Manu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Manu working DeCastro over with strikes.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
Manu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
DeCastro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeCastro tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeCastro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeCastro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Manu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCastro can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeCastro is trying to stand up here but Manu is controlling him well.
Manu working DeCastro over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manu in particular looking to stall.
DeCastro tries to kick Manu off but Manu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
Manu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manu stops DeCastro from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Manu is controlling the pace.
Manu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manu is nestled in close to DeCastro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Manu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manu lands a couple of good shots and DeCastro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Manu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for DeCastro to escape the position.
Will Manu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeCastro covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can DeCastro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DeCastro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manu's arms.
Manu is looking to control DeCastro but DeCastro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
DeCastro is trying to get back to his feet but Manu has full control of the position and if anything, DeCastro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Manu is landing with strikes. DeCastro can't take much more of this.
DeCastro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manu is punishing DeCastro with some ground and pound.
What can DeCastro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeCastro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Manu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Manu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Manu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Manu tries to clinch up
and DeCastro counters with a left and a right that stings Manu.
Manu looks for a takedown but DeCastro sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Manu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
DeCastro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from DeCastro misses.
Manu attempts a counter takedown but DeCastro avoids it well and moves away.
DeCastro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeCastro lands with an overhand left.
Manu wants to clinch but DeCastro slips to the side
letting DeCastro counter with a right hand. #CL#
Manu rushes DeCastro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeCastro is pressed up against the cage. Manu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeCastro down to the mat. DeCastro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeCastro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeCastro throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Manu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeCastro's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manu lands a nice short elbow.
Manu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeCastro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manu prevents DeCastro from standing back up.
#T1#
Manu tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeCastro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu wants to pass the guard but DeCastro is defending well.
DeCastro pushes Manu off looking to stand but Manu dives back in and keeps control.
Manu not doing much here.
Manu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Manu stops DeCastro from getting back to his feet.
Manu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCastro can do to turn this around?
Manu is taking a breather. DeCastro 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.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu winds up and cracks DeCastro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu is looking to take a break and control but DeCastro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeCastro!
DeCastro trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Manu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeCastro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manu prevents DeCastro from escaping the position.#T3#
DeCastro is being controlled here.
Manu scoring with punches from side control.
Manu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down DeCastro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manu working the ground and pound.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu is staying tight to DeCastro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manu trying to control the position but DeCastro is working away.
DeCastro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manu happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Manu landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Manu stalls from top position.
Manu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manu prevents DeCastro from escaping the position.
Manu works to advance to full mount. DeCastro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu lands a nice shot to the head.
DeCastro is trying to stand up.
Manu working the ground and pound effectively.
Manu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
DeCastro stuffs the takedown.
DeCastro lands with a right hand.
DeCastro slips under a jab from Manu.
DeCastro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeCastro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manu shoots for a double leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls well. He's pushed Manu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and DeCastro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeCastro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeCastro moves out of range of the strikes.
DeCastro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeCastro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro misses with a wild combination.
Manu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DeCastro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manu circles away quickly and effectively.
Manu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manu fails with the takedown.#T1#
DeCastro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from DeCastro does no damage.
Pipi Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Manu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David DeCastro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - DeCastro circles away.
DeCastro scores with a one two! Manu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A jab from DeCastro finds it's way through Manu's defenses.
David DeCastro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCastro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeCastro tries to avoid it but Manu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeCastro to the ground. DeCastro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCastro sizes up Manu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Manu is rocked!
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Manu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeCastro connects with a stiff jab that staggers Manu - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath David DeCastro 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:
Brawl on the Beach
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manu circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Manu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blake's head.#T1#
Manu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Manu.#SUB2#
Blake working for a triangle but Manu defends it easily.
Manu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake is trying to control the position but Manu postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manu is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Manu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Manu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Manu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blake defends it well.
Blake won't allow Manu to pass to mount.
Manu is nestled in close to Blake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blake for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manu lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manu lands with a punch from half guard.
Manu wants to pass to mount but Blake is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Manu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blake's guard.
Manu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blake!
Manu controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to hold on but Manu pushes him away. #T1#
Manu controlling from mount.
Blake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Manu raining down shots from the mount!
Manu controlling from the full mount.
Manu with shots to the head and body - Blake looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Manu has control of Blake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blake is in a horrible position here. Manu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Manu content just to control the position here.
Blake tries to hold on but Manu postures up.
Manu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manu content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Blake wants to hold on but Manu pushes him away.
Manu raining down shots from the mount!
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Manu working for a guillotine from mount but Blake is in no mood to give up.
Manu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
A nice elbow there by Manu.
Manu controlling the pace for now.
Manu scoring with strikes but Blake is staying in there.
BOOM! Manu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Manu with shots to the head and body - Blake looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manu lands a big shot there that rocks Blake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manu controlling the position easily from mount.
Manu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Manu is working for a guillotine from mount but Blake frees his head quite easily.
Manu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Manu has Blake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blake tumbling to the mat - Manu dives into Blake's guard.
Manu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blake's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake pulls Manu in to control the position.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard. #REVB#
Pipi Manu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Manu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manu is aware though and is defending well.
Manu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manu working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Manu.
Manu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Blake has hold of Manu's hands but Manu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manu stalling. #T3#
Blake taking some punishment here, with Manu in his half guard.
Blake is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manu not doing much here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Manu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Manu.
Pipi Manu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manu not doing much here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Manu is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pipi Manu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manu, 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 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipi Manu!
Pipi Manu is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pipi Manu waved his t-shirt featuring Taps On The Island's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Beers at the Beach
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Manu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Manu. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Musaevkin clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Musaevkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Manu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Musaevkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Musaevkin is looking for a sweep.
Manu works to advance to full mount. Musaevkin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Manu controlling the position easily from mount.
Manu won't let Musaevkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Manu breaks from Musaevkin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Musaevkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Manu lands a big elbow. #T1#
Musaevkin tries to reverse the position but Manu maintains control.
Manu wants to control the pace but Musaevkin is squirming around nicely.
Musaevkin wants to hold on but Manu pushes him away.
Manu prevents Musaevkin from getting the reversal.
Musaevkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manu on the ground.
Manu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Musaevkin wants to control but Manu is having none of it.
Musaevkin is working to get back to half guard.
Manu landing strikes from the mount and Musaevkin is in trouble! #T2#
Musaevkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Manu has a good base and remains in mount.
Musaevkin is in a horrible position here. Manu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manu working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Musaevkin is rocked!
Musaevkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Musaevkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Musaevkin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Manu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pipi Manu!
Pipi Manu made sure to mention his sponsor, Taps On The Island in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firmino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firmino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firmino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manu dives in and grabs Firmino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Firmino pushes down on Manu's head and hops out.#CL#
Firmino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manu, pushing him back against the cage.
Firmino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manu can't get the takedown.
Bobby Firmino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipi Manu.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Firmino.
Manu tries to stall but Firmino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manu is trying to trip Firmino. He has hold of a leg but Firmino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manu postures up.
#T1#
Firmino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firmino's head.
Firmino has momentary wrist control but Manu slips an elbow through the middle.
Firmino has momentary wrist control but Manu slips an elbow through the middle.
Manu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manu postures up.
#T2#
Manu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Firmino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firmino tries to get out of the position.
Firmino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manu.
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firmino wants to clinch up but Manu keeps it at a distance.
Firmino tries to clinch there but Manu circles away.
Manu dives in for a single leg takedown but Firmino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Firmino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firmino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manu somewhat.#T3#
Manu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firmino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firmino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu trying to control the position but instead, Firmino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manu into the cage.
Firmino tries a knee to the head but Manu blocks it.
#TD2#
Manu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Firmino regains guard immediately.
Firmino wants to get back to his feet but Manu passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firmino trying to control but Manu postures up.
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pipi Manu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Firmino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manu fails with a takedown attempt.
Firmino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Firmino lands with a nice combination. Manu backs away looking to recover.
Manu fails with a takedown attempt.
Firmino tries to clinch but Manu is having none of it.
Manu with the counter takedown but Firmino avoids it easily.
Firmino throws a low kick but Manu avoids it.
Firmino throws a push kick but Manu slaps the foot to one side.
Manu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino wants to clinch#TD2#
and Manu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manu not doing much here.
Firmino is looking for a sweep. Manu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Manu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Firmino could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manu has cracked it and Firmino is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pipi Manu!
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