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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Veleer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Veleer gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad Veleer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Veleer. #CL2#
Veleer closes the distance and pushes Mann back into the cage.
Veleer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Veleer stalling the fight.
Veleer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veleer avoids it.
Veleer lands a nice uppercut.
Veleer is trying to break the clinch but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Veleer slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Veleer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veleer pushes Mann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veleer has Mann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Veleer.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Veleer is trying to pull guard but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Veleer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veleer wants a takedown.
Mann is looking to control Veleer's arms but Veleer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mann has his back to the cage.
Veleer wants a takedown.
Veleer is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Veleer pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Veleer is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Veleer blocks nicely.
Veleer wants to improve his position but instead Mann has moved into half guard.
Mann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veleer defending well though.
Veleer missing with punches from the bottom.
Veleer wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Mann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veleer is just riding it out for now. Mann eventually gives up the hold.
Mann wants to control but Veleer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veleer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veleer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veleer is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Veleer has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann postures up in Veleer's guard and throws a big left but Veleer blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Veleer moves into the clinch.
Veleer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Veleer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Veleer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Veleer moves into the clinch successfully.
Veleer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veleer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Veleer can't break the clinch.
Mann tries to stall but Veleer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veleer tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veleer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veleer is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Veleer.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Veleer.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Veleer is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Veleer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veleer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Veleer gets an underhook and turns Mann into the cage.#T2#
Veleer fails to pull guard.
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Veleer controls his hands.
Mann tries to stall but Veleer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mann letting Veleer take a breather here.
Veleer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Veleer.
Veleer avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Veleer is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann slows down the pace here.
#T3##TD2#
Veleer lands a takedown into guard.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veleer.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Veleer stands up from Mann's guard - Veleer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vlad Veleer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veleer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veleer's knee momentarily.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Veleer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veleer unleashes a big counter combination but Mann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Veleer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veleer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veleer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Veleer avoids the damage to the body.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veleer avoids it.
Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veleer's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veleer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Veleer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mann up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Veleer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Mann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Veleer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
Nathaniel Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veleer wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Veleer is trying to break free.
Veleer has Mann pressed against the cage.
Veleer is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veleer can't break the clinch.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Veleer gets an underhook and turns Mann into the cage.
Veleer fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Veleer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veleer.
Mann stalling.
Veleer misses with a punch to the body.
Veleer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Veleer jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Veleer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Veleer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veleer wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Veleer is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Veleer is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Veleer trying to control the position.
Veleer has his hands on Mann's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Veleer looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mann clinches.
Veleer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Veleer.
Veleer fails to pull guard.
Veleer has had enough of the clinch but Mann keeps him there for the moment.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann lands a left hand.
Veleer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathaniel Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veleer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veleer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Veleer dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Veleer's head and hops out.
Veleer moves to clinch but Mann breaks away
and Mann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veleer shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Mann instigates a clinch.
Veleer avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Veleer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veleer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mann 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ishii gets the takedown into side control.
Mann can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishii looks up at the clock and then as Mann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ishii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ishii 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.
It looks like Ishii might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mann prevents Ishii from improving position. #T1#
Ishii grinds an elbow into Mann's temple.
Mann throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ishii connects with a decent elbow.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face as Ishii controls the position.
Mann wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ishii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ishii working away.#T2#
Ishii controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ishii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishii tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Ishii lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ishii on the ground.
Ishii controls the position.
Ishii is continuing to stall.
Ishii wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ishii is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Ishii controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Ishii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishii scoring with strikes but Mann is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Ishii dominated that round.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Ishii forces Mann back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
Ishii is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ishii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ishii is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ishii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Ishii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mann is looking for a triangle but Ishii pushes his legs off easily.
Ishii stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishii controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ishii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mann being controlled for a moment.
Ishii lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Mann is looking to get back to his feet here but Ishii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mann's back.
I would not like to be Mann right now.
Mann trying to get back to his feet but Ishii is in full control for now.
Ishii is riding his opponent, not letting Mann buck him off. #SUB2#
Ishii has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Ishii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ishii controls the position.
More stalling from Ishii.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Ishii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ishii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mann to the ground. Ishii is now in Mann's guard.
Ishii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Ishii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mann has his foot on Ishii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ishii works his way back into a safe position though.
Ishii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ishii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ishii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii 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 Mann's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1##SU2#
Ishii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Ishii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Mann sneaks out the side door and pushes Ishii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Ishii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Ishii getting side control.
Hideo Ishii has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mann trying to hold on to Ishii's head to control him but Ishii postures up.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ishii scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Ishii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ishii scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Well, if Ishii 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.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishii is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann controls Ishii momentarily but Ishii frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishii tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishii thinking. #TD2#
Ishii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ishii slows the pace down.
Mann is trying to control Ishii's posture but Ishii avoids it.
Nathaniel Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hideo Ishii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann seems a little lost for a moment, as Ishii dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Ishii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Ishii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mann darts in and clinches Bully up against the cage.
Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bully's elbow.
Bully putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bully's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bully misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Bully shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Bully's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bully looks winded!
Mann moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Mann drives through and clinches with Bully against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann avoiding damage as Bully throws knees to the body.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
Bully misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bully just leaning against Mann, taking a breather.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mann controlling the action here for a moment.
Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bully on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Bully avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Mann pushes Bully back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann.
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Mann blocks a body shot from Bully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Bully tries to tie him up.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Bully has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL#
Mann has managed to clinch.
Bully on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Mann.
Bully wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Mann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullys head.
Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Bully's ribcage.
Mann leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Bully breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bully blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann digs a right hand underneath Bully's ribcage. Bully let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bully drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxer Bully.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Mann moves into the clinch successfully.
Bully working hard to break the clinch.
Mann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bully tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bully lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann has Bully pressed against the cage, preventing Bully from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Bully is breathing heavily.
Mann avoiding damage.
Bully is trying to pull guard but Mann has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Mann is working Bully over against the cage.
Bully takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Bully won't want to take too many of those.
Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mann prevents Bully from breaking the clinch.
Mann lands a shot to the body.
Bully tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Mann lands a right hand.
Bully misses with a knee to the head.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Bully controls the action.
A short right from Mann on the inside.
Nathaniel Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann pushes Bully back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bully is trying to break the clinch but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
Bully trying to control the position but instead, Mann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bully into the cage.
A short left from Mann. #T3#
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bully controls his hands.
Mann stalls.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann stalling the fight.
Bully tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mann clinches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bully on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Bully has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxer Bully.#CL#
Mann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann stalling the fight.
Mann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Mann.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mann tries to work over Bully's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bully up against the cage.
Mann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bully shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Mann drives through and clinches with Bully against the cage.
Bully's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bully can do to turn this around?
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Bully takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bully lands a shot to the body.
Bully is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Bully avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Bully managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann lands a left hand.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mann scores with a hook to the body.
Mann stalls.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann slows down the pace here.
Bully avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Mann avoiding damage as Bully throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Mann scores with a shot to the side of Bully's head.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Bully wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bully tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mann tries to throw a body punch but Bully avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Bully won't want to take too many of those.
Bully tries to score a body lock takedown but Mann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mann slows down the pace here.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bully backwards.
Bully is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bully's elbow.
Bully being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nayuoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Nayuoe has a takedown stuffed.
Nayuoe looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Mann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nayuoe.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
Nayuoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nayuoe is defending well for now.#T1#
Nayuoe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nayuoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Mann has Nayuoe pushed against the cage.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Nayuoe.
Mann effectively controlling the action here.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Nayuoe jumps guard.
#T2#
Mann is in close to Nayuoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nayuoe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nayuoe's head.
Nayuoe is trying to keep Mann in close.
#SUB#
Mann has gone for a leg lock! Nayuoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mann's guard.#REVB#
Nayuoe stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nayuoe is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Nayuoe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Nayuoe blocks nicely.
Nayuoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Mann stands up from Nayuoe's guard - Mann perhaps looking for a knockout.
Inoye Nayuoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayuoe looks winded!#CL2#
Nayuoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Mann on the inside.
Nayuoe fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Nayuoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mann slips under a jab from Nayuoe.
As Nayuoe tries to get set, Mann tries to push him back and clinch up but Nayuoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Nayuoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mann moves into the clinch.
Nayuoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nayuoe tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Nayuoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nayuoe wants a takedown.
Nayuoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
Nayuoe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mann stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Nayuoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nayuoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nayuoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nayuoe avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Nayuoe.
Nayuoe tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Nayuoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Nayuoe blocks an uppercut.
Mann keeps control of Nayuoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nayuoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann lands a body shot.
Nayuoe blocks an uppercut.
Mann taking a breather.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayuoe.
#T3#
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nayuoe avoids the damage to the body.
Mann avoiding damage as Nayuoe throws knees to the body.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayuoe.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Nayuoe controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nayuoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Nayuoe controls his hands.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Nayuoe controls the action.
Mann tries a body shot but Nayuoe blocks it.
Nathaniel Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann has Nayuoe pushed against the cage.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nayuoe is defending well for now.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nayuoe can do to turn this around?
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Nayuoe's ribcage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Nayuoe controls his hands.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nayuoe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nayuoe shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Nayuoe is looking to clinch.
Mann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nayuoe just manages to avoid it.
Nayuoe fails to land the takedown.
Nayuoe is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mann gets a clinch.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nayuoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nathaniel Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inoye Nayuoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayuoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Nayuoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nayuoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nayuoe managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Nayuoe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mann walks away with a smile on his face. Nayuoe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathaniel Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nayuoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mann rushes Nayuoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nayuoe tries to pull guard but Mann won't allow it.
#T2#
Mann prevents Nayuoe from breaking the clinch.
Nayuoe is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nayuoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann controlling the action here for a moment.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Mann working aggressively here.
Nayuoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Nayuoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nayuoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Nayuoe is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
Mann is stalling here.
Nayuoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Mann forces Nayuoe back against the cage and clinches.
Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nayuoe tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Mann just leaning against Nayuoe, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann tries to work over Nayuoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Inoye Nayuoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann.
A hook to the body from Miyagi.
A frustrated look appears on Miyagi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miyagi's efforts to push away.
Miyagi stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is working Mann over against the cage.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Mann has been cut.#BC2#
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mann tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.
Mann lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards. #T2#
Miyagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Miyagi breaks the clinch.
Miyagi throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyagi scores with a hook.
No joy there for Miyagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Miyagi gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A control attempt from Mann but he's now mounted!
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi lands a big shot to the head and Mann winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryota Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kristus letting Mann take a breather here.
Kristus tries to break the clinch but Mann is controlling the position.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann prevents Kristus from breaking the clinch.
Mann prevents Kristus from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kristus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristus tries to clinch up
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow Kristus down. #CL2#
Kristus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann keeps control of Kristus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kristus wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Kristus controls the action.
#T1#
Kristus wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kristus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a low kick, right behind Kristus 's knee.
Kristus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Mann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristus lands a nice hook to Mann's body. Mann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kristus looks winded!
Kristus loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.#CL#
Mann has managed to clinch.
Kristus working aggressively here.
Mann has Kristus pressed against the cage, preventing Kristus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann scores with a hook to the body.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristus's efforts to push away.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Kristus controls the action.
Kristus misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Kristus misses with some punches.
Mann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kristus is defending well for now.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Mann has been cut.
Mann taking a breather.
Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristus's elbow.
Kristus wants to break free but Mann has control.
Kristus is trying to break free.
Kristus tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Mann lands a body punch.
Mann slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Kristus is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kristus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mann.
Kristus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kristus manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristus is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
Kristus is trying to break free.
Kristus is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Kristus working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann dodges an elbow strike from Kristus.
Kristus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristus misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Mann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kristus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristus tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
#CL#
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Kristus tries to break the clinch but Mann is controlling the position.
Kristus struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Kristus won't want to take too many of those.
Kristus tries to break the clinch but Mann is controlling the position.
Kristus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kristus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mann moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kristus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kristus is breathing heavily.
Kristus is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nathaniel Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kristus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristus tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
Mann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
No joy there for Kristus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Mann clinches.
Kristus can't break the clinch.
Kristus tries to break free but Mann pushes him back against the cage.
Mann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristus.
A short body shot lands from Mann as the two fighters clinch.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Kristus avoids the damage to the body.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
Mann scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kristus tries to break the clinch but Mann is controlling the position.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Kristus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Kristus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann scores a nice knee to the body.
Kristus managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
#BC2#
Kristus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mann has Kristus up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mann - that landed with a thud.
Kristus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Mann has Kristus pressed against the cage, preventing Kristus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kristus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kristus is trying to break the clinch but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kristus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Kristus avoids the damage to the body.
Kristus pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kristus breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Mann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mann tries to clinch there but Kristus circles away.
Mann tries to clinch but Kristus is having none of it. #CL#
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mann keeps control of Kristus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kristus is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kristus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kristus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann blocks an elbow strike from Kristus.
Kristus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristus has had enough of the clinch but Mann keeps him there for the moment.
Mann blocks a body shot from Kristus.
Kristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kristus is trying to push Mann away but Mann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristus throws an elbow that misses.
Kristus working hard to break the clinch.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Kristus avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Kristus working aggressively here.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristus's efforts to push away.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
Kristus is trying to break free.
Mann tries to throw a body punch but Kristus avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage.
Mann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2##BC2#
Kristus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kristus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown. Kristus fights it but they end up in guard.
Mann throws a big elbow that misses.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kristus has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kristus, up you get!
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3##CL#
Mann gets a clinch.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Kristus controls the action.
Kristus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mann just leaning against Kristus, taking a breather.
Mann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kristus or not.
Kristus working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kristus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann tries a body shot but Kristus blocks it.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Kristus won't want to take too many of those.
Mann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristus can do to turn this around?
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Mann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristus tries to break free but Mann pushes him back against the cage.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Kristus's ribcage.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Kristus's ribcage.
Majmun Kristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann effectively controlling the action here.
Nathaniel Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Mann!
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