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Event:
BFF 49: Boone vs. Humors
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Manaloto connects with a looping right hand.
Manaloto throws a body punch but Epirus moves out of range. Epirus thinks about the counter body kick. A swing and a miss from Manaloto. Despite the aggression on Epirus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Epirus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Epirus tries a quick counter leg kick but Manaloto is wise to it. A big left from Manaloto misses. Manaloto throws a jab when Epirus was well out of range. Epirus unleashes a big counter combination but Manaloto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Manaloto looks to score with a jab to the body but Epirus is just out of range. We've been informed that Epirus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Manaloto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Epirus moves away from the strike by Manaloto. Epirus tries a quick counter leg kick but Manaloto is wise to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manaloto misses with a body shot.
Manaloto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A big right from Manaloto misses. Epirus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Manaloto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epirus in his tracks. Manaloto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epirus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Manaloto misses with an uppercut
and Epirus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Joyce Manaloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Epirus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manaloto looks to score with a jab to the body but Epirus is just out of range. Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Manaloto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Manaloto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epirus on the side of the head. Manaloto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epirus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Epirus moves out of range of the strikes. Epirus throws a combination that misses and Manaloto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Manaloto tries to bum rush Epirus with a series of wild strikes but Epirus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Epirus gets a clinch. #T2# A hook to the body from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manaloto working aggressively here.
Manaloto tries to stall but Epirus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Manaloto. Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manaloto misses with the head strike.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manaloto is defending well for now. Manaloto misses with the head strike.
Epirus lands a body shot. Manaloto is breathing heavily. Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Manaloto controls his hands.
Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manaloto misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epirus. Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Manaloto's head. Manaloto is trying to force a seperation but Epirus has the dominant position.#T3# Epirus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manaloto avoids it. Epirus lands with a short shot to the head. Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus tries a body shot but Manaloto blocks it.
Manaloto struggles to land a body shot inside as Epirus controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Manaloto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manaloto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Manaloto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manaloto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus prevents a body shot from Manaloto. Epirus misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manaloto's brow. A nice right hand lands inside from Manaloto. Epirus tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the ropes. #BC# Manaloto manages to break the clinch.
Epirus tries to move into range but Manaloto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4# Manaloto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Manaloto scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Manaloto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epirus. Epirus wants to clinch up but Manaloto keeps it at a distance. Epirus slips a jab from Manaloto. Epirus is looking for the big counter here. Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaloto. Nice defenses there by Epirus. Despite the aggression on Epirus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Manaloto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Epirus moves into range and clinches up with Manaloto.#T5# Epirus blocks an uppercut.
Epirus missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto. A short uppercut from Manaloto. Epirus tries to work over Manaloto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manaloto misses with a body punch.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
Manaloto scores with a shoulder strike. Manaloto lands a nice shot to the body. Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manaloto blocks the elbow strike.
Manaloto lands with a short shot to the head. Manaloto is trying to stall.
Manaloto lands on the inside with an uppercut. Epirus lands an uppercut. Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land. #T6# Manaloto lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Manaloto breaks the clinch.
Manaloto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epirus's head backwards. Epirus slips a jab and a cross from Manaloto.
Despite the aggression on Epirus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Epirus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaloto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manaloto blocks a low kick nicely.#CL# Manaloto moves into the clinch. Manaloto lands with a light punch inside. Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manaloto blocks an uppercut.
Manaloto tries a body shot but Epirus blocks it.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T7# Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Manaloto.
Manaloto lands with a short shot to the head. Manaloto lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus. Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Manaloto misses with a hook from the clinch. Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head. Manaloto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Epirus - that landed with a thud.
Manaloto prevents a body shot from Epirus. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Epirus misses with a knee strike.
Manaloto lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Manaloto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manaloto throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.#T8# Epirus tries to clinch up but Manaloto circles away and keeps his distance. Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaloto. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Epirus wants to clinch. A cross from Manaloto lands. Epirus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epirus flicks out a counter leg kick but Manaloto steps away. Manaloto throws a body shot but no joy. Manaloto circles away from the clinch attempt and Manaloto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T9# Manaloto throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it. Epirus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manaloto paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Manaloto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Manaloto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Epirus takes a body punch but keeps moving. Manaloto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Manaloto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Manaloto throws a hook to the side of Epirus's head but Epirus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joyce Manaloto dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R2##CL2# Epirus moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Manaloto. Manaloto avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus. Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside. Epirus takes a shot to the head. Manaloto takes a knee to the side of the body. Manaloto working some nice short punches in the clinch. Manaloto blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus. Epirus misses with a knee strike.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manaloto lands with a right to the head. Manaloto swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it. Manaloto misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Manaloto controls his hands.
#T1# Manaloto misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manaloto. Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus presses Manaloto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Manaloto scores with a shot to the side of Epirus's head. Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manaloto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manaloto misses with some punches.
Manaloto blocks an uppercut.
Manaloto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epirus can do to turn this around? Manaloto lands a shoulder strike. Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Epirus misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Epirus. #BC# Manaloto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaloto looks to score with a jab to the body but Epirus is just out of range.#CL2# Epirus moves into the clinch. Manaloto blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus tries a body shot but Manaloto blocks it.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Manaloto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manaloto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Manaloto controls his hands.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
Manaloto is trying to maintain a safe position but Epirus gets an underhook and turns Manaloto into the ropes. Manaloto tries to throw a body punch but Epirus avoids it by throwing Manaloto back against the ropes. Epirus blocks a body shot from Manaloto. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus. Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manaloto is defending well for now. Manaloto blocking some punches.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manaloto lands a right hand. Epirus pushes off an throws an elbow but Manaloto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Epirus. Epirus misses with some punches.
Manaloto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Manaloto controls his hands.
Manaloto blocks an elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land. Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Manaloto.
Manaloto scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. Good body shot from Manaloto.
Manaloto avoiding damage as Epirus throws knees to the body.
Manaloto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manaloto lands with a left to the head. Epirus throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Epirus - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Epirus. Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow. Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Manaloto prevents a body shot from Epirus. #T4# Manaloto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manaloto tries to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling the position. A short right from Epirus on the inside. Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. Epirus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manaloto.
This has been an exciting period of action! Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Epirus. Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manaloto throws a head punch that misses. Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manaloto is defending well for now. Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow. Manaloto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Manaloto lands a right hand. Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as Manaloto controls his hands.
Manaloto working aggressively here.
#T5# A head punch on the inside from Manaloto fails to land. Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Manaloto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Manaloto throws a lazy right hand but Epirus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Manaloto jabs at Epirus's body. Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch. Manaloto lunges at Epirus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epirus's hand. Epirus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# Epirus clinches up against the ropes. Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Manaloto.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but Manaloto blocks with his arms.
#T6# Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manaloto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manaloto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Manaloto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Epirus throws a combination that misses and Manaloto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Epirus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manaloto misses the shot to the body. As Manaloto backs off Epirus throws a huge counter combo but Manaloto manages to avoid it all.#CL# Manaloto clinches. Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Manaloto lands a shot to the body. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manaloto's brow. #T7# Manaloto lands a nice shot to the body. Epirus is breathing heavily. Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses. Manaloto prevents a body shot from Epirus. Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Manaloto. Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside. Epirus is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Manaloto throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Manaloto tries to tie him up. Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch. Manaloto blocks a body shot from Epirus. Epirus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Epirus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manaloto fails to land. Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manaloto scores with a shot to the side of Epirus's head. #T8# A short left from Manaloto. Epirus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manaloto.
A nice left hand lands by Manaloto.
Epirus blocks an uppercut.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaloto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manaloto avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus. Epirus lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. A head punch blocked on the inside by Epirus. Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Manaloto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. Manaloto misses with some punches.
Manaloto scores with a shoulder strike. #T9# Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Manaloto. Manaloto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A body shot lands from Epirus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epirus. A right hook to the body lands for Epirus.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but Manaloto blocks with his arms.
Manaloto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manaloto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Epirus working aggressively here.
Manaloto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Manaloto's head. Joyce Manaloto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Epirus lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Joyce Manaloto. I think Manaloto 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Joyce Manaloto! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Joyce Manaloto! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Joyce Manaloto!
Joyce Manaloto wins by unanimous decision! Joyce Manaloto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 46: Bull vs. El Toro Jr.
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Manaloto lands a lovely overhand right. A big left from Manaloto misses. Poli lands a jab to Manaloto's midsection. Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaloto moves away. Poli misses the shot to the body. A jab from Poli misses. Manaloto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli. Manaloto misses with an uppercut. Nice cross by Poli. Manaloto misses the shot to the body. Manaloto wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance. Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Manaloto should have avoided that one. Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Manaloto throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. Manaloto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Manaloto moved out of range.#T1# Manaloto throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Poli misses with a wild body shot. Poli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Poli moves out of range of the strikes. Manaloto ducks under a wild hook from Poli. Manaloto darts in trying to clinch and Poli counters with a straight right hand. Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot. Poli takes a swing at Manaloto's ribcage but misses. Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manaloto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli. Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaloto. Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaloto manages to avoid it. Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
#T2# Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manaloto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Poli misses with a looping left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely. Manaloto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing. Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manaloto on the side of the head. Poli throws a shot from downtown. Manaloto moves away and avoids it. Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away. Manaloto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Manaloto. A jab lands there for Poli. Manaloto moves away from the strike by Poli. Manaloto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Poli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Manaloto takes one to the side of the head.
Manaloto blocks a jab. Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Manaloto counters with a right hand to the body. #T3# Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Manaloto's head back.
Manaloto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Poli misses with a hook. Manaloto ducked under it nicely. Manaloto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Poli misses with a hook
and Manaloto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Manaloto misses with an uppercut. Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow. Manaloto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli. Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Manaloto slips under a jab. Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manaloto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Poli scores with a jab. Manaloto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Manaloto blocks a jab. Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manaloto. Manaloto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poli manages to circle out of the way. Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Poli jabs Manaloto right on the nose. Manaloto blinks but takes it well. Manaloto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manaloto slips under a jab. Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Manaloto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manaloto misses with a straight left. Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot. Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot. Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing. A quick step to the side and Manaloto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away. Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T5# Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Manaloto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Manaloto lands with a good body shot. Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli takes a swing at Manaloto's ribcage but misses. Manaloto cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs. Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manaloto moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Manaloto missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Manaloto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice defenses there by Poli. It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Poli. Poli lands a body shot.
Manaloto misses with a looping right.#T6# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Manaloto rushes Poli and presses him up against the ropes. Poli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Poli. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli. Manaloto misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poli. Poli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manaloto backwards. #BC# Manaloto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli throws a jab when Manaloto was well out of range. Poli misses with a looping left. Poli swings for the body but Manaloto moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Manaloto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Poli scores with a jab to the body. Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely. Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Manaloto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Poli misses with a left hand and Manaloto counters with a two punch combo. #T7# Poli misses with a hook. Manaloto ducked under it nicely. A lazy left from Manaloto finds it's target. Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Manaloto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it. Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a nice hook to Manaloto's body. Manaloto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli misses with a looping right. Poli scores with a body shot.
#CL# Manaloto closes the distance and clinches. Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli. Manaloto scores with a shoulder strike. #T8# 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!#BC# Manaloto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manaloto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli. Manaloto slips under a jab. Poli lands with a straight right. Manaloto didn't see that one coming. Nice defenses there by Manaloto. Manaloto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice shot lands for Poli. A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet. Manaloto sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Manaloto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli. Manaloto just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaloto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T9# Manaloto on the wrong end of a nice hook. Manaloto misses with a looping right. Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manaloto with a body shot. Manaloto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Poli throws the left hand but Manaloto avoids the punch easily. Manaloto throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it. Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Manaloto to counter with a crisp jab. Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manaloto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Manaloto misses the jab. Poli misses the shot to the body. A punch combination from Poli misses. Poli lands with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Poli moves out of range as Manaloto strikes. Manaloto misses with a straight left. Manaloto throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manaloto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R2# Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Manaloto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaloto. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target. Manaloto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Manaloto misses the jab. Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Manaloto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manaloto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot. Poli lunges at Manaloto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manaloto's hand. Manaloto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manaloto misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup. Manaloto throws a body shot but no joy. Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Poli thuds a left hand into Manaloto's body.#T1# Jab from Poli. Poli misses with a looping right. Manaloto scores with a nice head shot. Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice defenses there by Poli. Manaloto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manaloto is just out of range. Poli misses the shot to the body. Manaloto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Manaloto connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely. Manaloto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Poli lands with a shot to the body. 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! Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Manaloto throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range. Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli jabs Manaloto right on the nose. Manaloto blinks but takes it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet. Poli throws a hook but Manaloto avoids it easily. Manaloto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Manaloto slips under a jab from Poli. Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet. Manaloto throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it. Manaloto moves out of range as Poli strikes. Manaloto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poli manages to circle out of the way. Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manaloto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manaloto.
#T3# Manaloto lands a jab to Poli's midsection. Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manaloto.
Poli throws out a counter right but Manaloto avoids it with no problem. Poli scores with a body shot.
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Manaloto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manaloto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manaloto.
A big left from Poli misses. Manaloto looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range. Jab, jab by Manaloto - just one landing. Poli connects with the punch. Poli lunges at Manaloto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manaloto's hand. A punch combination from Manaloto misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manaloto is just out of range.#T4# Poli lands a head shot. A jab from Manaloto misses. Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away. Poli slips a straight right by Manaloto. Poli thows a left - swing and a miss! Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli tests Manaloto's chin there with a solid looking shot. Manaloto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Manaloto tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Manaloto scores with a jab to the head.
Manaloto getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Manaloto looks to clinch and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T5# Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Poli throws a body punch but Manaloto moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Poli. Those never looked like landing. Manaloto connects with the punch. Nice body punch from Manaloto. Poli looks to land a right hand but Manaloto moved out of range. Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Manaloto misses its intended target. Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Manaloto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manaloto loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch. Manaloto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses. A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target. #T6# Manaloto ducks under a wild hook from Poli. Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaloto manages to avoid it. Manaloto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. 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! Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Manaloto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manaloto. Manaloto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaloto. Manaloto throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily. Poli lands a nice shot that snaps Manaloto's head back.
Manaloto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Poli misses with a double jab.
Manaloto throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manaloto thinking. Manaloto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poli at a distance.
Poli misses with a wild body shot. #T7# Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli misses with a wild body shot. Manaloto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively. Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manaloto counter with a right hand. #CL# Manaloto moves into the clinch. Manaloto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manaloto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto. A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli. Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto. Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut. Manaloto working aggressively here.
Manaloto misses with a hook from the clinch. Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T8# Manaloto working aggressively here.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut. Poli tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Poli back against the ropes. Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaloto struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manaloto throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joyce Manaloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Poli throws a hook to the side of Manaloto's head but Manaloto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli catches Manaloto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Manaloto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Manaloto misses with a looping right.#T9# Manaloto throws a hook but Poli blocks it. Nice body punch from Manaloto. Manaloto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fighters circling - Manaloto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manaloto at a distance.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Manaloto misses with a right hand and Poli counters with a nice body shot. Poli lands with a good body shot. Manaloto loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Poli 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Roli Poli! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Roli Poli! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Roli Poli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Joyce Manaloto spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back.'.
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Event:
BFF 40: Kemp vs. Kasza
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1# OMalley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OMalley fails to land the takedown. Manaloto scores with a nice right hand.
Manaloto stuffs the takedown. OMalley has his takedown stuffed enabling Manaloto to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him. OMalley closes the distance and clinches up with Manaloto, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes Manaloto against the ropes but Manaloto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. OMalley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. OMalley slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OMalley fails with the takedown and OMalley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. OMalley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Manaloto lands a jab to the nose.#KD2# Manaloto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OMalley sprawling to the canvas! OMalley rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manaloto finish him?!
#ROC2# OMalley is rocked! 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! Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oh OMalley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manaloto is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Manaloto circles away and we're back to standing. Joyce Manaloto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# OMalley looks for a takedown but Manaloto sprawls well. OMalley seems to have got his legs back now. Manaloto scores with a jab to the body. Manaloto misses with a straight right. Manaloto scores with a body shot.
#KD2# Manaloto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OMalley sprawling to the canvas! OMalley rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manaloto finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manaloto connects with a right hand. OMalley shakes it off. OMalley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manaloto defends it nicely. It seemed like Manaloto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OMalley tries to clinch but Manaloto moves out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Manaloto.#T2# OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manaloto tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manaloto to the ground. Manaloto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2# Manaloto cracks OMalley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OMalley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Manaloto finish him?
OMalley with a poor takedown and Manaloto counters with a left to the body. OMalley is breathing heavily. Manaloto darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! OMalley's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Manaloto before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joyce Manaloto! A very excited looking Joyce Manaloto 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:
BFF 36: Bull vs. Pascual
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Steele clinches. Manaloto misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Manaloto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steele. A hook to the body from Steele.
A frustrated look appears on Manaloto's face as he tries to break the clinch. Manaloto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto. Manaloto is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the ropes. Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Manaloto can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manaloto blocks an uppercut.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow. Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT# It looks like Joyce Manaloto has been cut. Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut. Manaloto can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele. #T1# Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Manaloto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut. Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manalotos head. Steele lands with a left to the head. Steele tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes. Manaloto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards. Manaloto blocks a body shot from Steele. Manaloto is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele. Steele lands a right hand. Manaloto has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment. Steele scores with a shoulder strike. Manaloto misses with some punches.
Steele tries a body shot but Manaloto blocks it.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Steele takes a shot to the head. Steele tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes. 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! Steele lands a hook to the side of the head. Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Steele cracks Manaloto with a nice body shot. Manaloto misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaloto is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position. Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manaloto backwards. Steele tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes. Steele is working Manaloto over against the ropes. Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manaloto. Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut. Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Steele lands a left hand.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Manaloto's ribcage. Manaloto let out a lung full of air as it connected. Manaloto takes a shot to the head. Steele works on Manaloto's body with a couple of short punches. Manaloto looks winded! Steele scores with a shot to the side of Manaloto's head. Manaloto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Manaloto is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks. A short left from Steele. Steele lands a body punch. Steele lands with a left to the head. #T3# Manaloto prevents a body shot from Steele. Manaloto is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Steele lands a shoulder strike. Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Manaloto controls the action.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# Manaloto is rocked! Steele pushes Manaloto against the ropes. Steele is working some dirty boxing. Steele pushes off with a quick right hook! Manaloto goes down! Manaloto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Steele moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele! During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Steele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Joyce Manaloto spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back.'.
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Event:
BFF 28: Gaston vs. Whelan
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# A big right from Boone misses. Boone defending well as Manaloto loads up on a big left hand. Boone takes a swing at Manaloto's ribcage but misses. Boone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manaloto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaloto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Boone closes the distance and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Manaloto. A nice right hand lands inside from Boone. #CUT# It looks like Joyce Manaloto has been cut. Boone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manaloto backwards. Boone lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boone pushes Manaloto back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Manaloto blocking some punches.
Boone prevents Manaloto from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2# Manaloto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Manaloto misses. It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Boone instigates a clinch. Boone scores with a shoulder strike. Manaloto scores with a nice hook to the head. Boone gets through Manaloto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Boone on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Boone. Boone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Manaloto stalling in the clinch but Boone improves position. Manaloto lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Manaloto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Manaloto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Manaloto misses the shot to the body. Boone throwing a counter right hand but Manaloto manages to avoid it. Boone misses with a hook
and Manaloto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manaloto throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily. Boone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL# Boone moves into the clinch successfully.
Boone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaloto misses with a straight right. Manaloto misses with a right hand and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Manaloto throws a right and a left that both miss. Manaloto slips under a jab from Boone. Manaloto misses with a hook
and Boone scores with a counter punch that sends Manaloto to the canvas! Boone smells blood - he's punishing Manaloto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Manaloto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone! Jackson Boone decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. In defeat, Joyce Manaloto stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back.'.
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Event:
BFF 24: Whelan vs. Stoneheart
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Manaloto misses the target. Manaloto clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Manaloto scores with a hook. Manaloto misses with a looping right. Smith feints the counter takedown. Manaloto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Smith moves out of range as Manaloto strikes. Joyce Manaloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manaloto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manaloto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD# Manaloto sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manaloto is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Smith is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Mark Smith has been cut. 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! Manaloto throws a pinpoint strike between Smith's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Smith crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Manaloto scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joyce Manaloto! A very excited looking Joyce Manaloto 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:
BFF 16: Anderson vs. Positive
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# De Sanchez scores with a hook. Nice shot lands for De Sanchez. Muhamed fails in his attempt to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from De Sanchez misses the target. Nice shot lands for De Sanchez.#CUT# It looks like Nacho Muhamed has been cut. De Sanchez looks to land a combination but Muhamed avoids it well. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. De Sanchez blocking some punches.
De Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from De Sanchez. A head punch on the inside from Muhamed fails to land. A short uppercut from De Sanchez. #ROC# Muhamed is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Muhamed is still on wobbly legs! Can De Sanchez finish him? De Sanchez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muhamed! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but De Sanchez is unloading with more strikes now! Muhamed drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio De Sanchez! In his post fight interview, Lucio De Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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