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Event:
RRFC Challengers 13
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manuel or not.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manuel wants a takedown.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manuel up against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Manuel is looking for a takedown.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2#
Smith drops Manuel with a beautiful combination! Manuel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Manuel tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working Manuel over against the cage.#T4#
Smith keeps control of Manuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith cracks Manuel with a nice body shot.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Manuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Manuel and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage.
Manuel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Maurice Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith'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.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stalls.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel.
Smith stalls.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maurice Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
#TD#
Manuel jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working Manuel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuel controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving. #SUB#
Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manuel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Manuel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Manuel working away.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Manuel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marc Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Manuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Manuel postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Altini works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Altini misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Altini moves into the clinch.
Manuel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Altini misses with a body punch.
Altini prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altini prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altini stalling.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Altini.
Altini is struggling to control the position.
Altini has Manuel pushed against the cage.
Manuel jumps guard but Altini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Altini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Altini.
#TD#
Manuel pulls guard.
Manuel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Altini controls the pace.
Manuel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Altini is controlling him. #T2#
Manuel looking to control.
Altini preventing the sweep.
Manuel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Altini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altini tries to stand but Manuel is controlling from the bottom.
Altini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Altini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manuel managing to control the position.
Manuel continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Altini.
Altini throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Altini looks to move away, Manuel throws a big counter combo but Altini just gets out of the way.
Manuel avoids a kick to the body.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Altini.
Altini lands a two punch combo.
Altini thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.#TD#
Manuel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Altini!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Altini is defending well.
Manuel throws a strike aimed at the side of Altini's head but Altini avoids it well.#T4#
Manuel trying to control the position but Altini is working away.
Altini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manuel takes a little break here. Altini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Manuel laying and praying for a moment but Altini takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini 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.
#R2#
Altini connects with a nice looking jab.
Altini tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Altini is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Altini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altini lands a two punch combo.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altini throws a counter combo.#TD#
Manuel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Altini is looking to regain half guard here but Manuel keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Manuel swings around for an armbar but Altini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manuel's guard.
Manuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Altini defends it easily.#T1#
Altini is stalling in the full guard.
Altini wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Manuel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Altini controls the pace.
Altini is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Manuel managing to control the position.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Altini chips away with some ground and pound.
Altini postures up in Manuel's guard and throws a big left but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Altini wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Manuel pulls Altini in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Altini has managed to clinch.
Altini pushes Manuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Altini misses with a series of wild punches.
Altini throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.
Altini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manuel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altini misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Manuel with a poor takedown
and Altini counters with a series of strikes. Manuel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Altini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Altini.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altini tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel tries to counter with a takedown but Altini is quick to defend against it.
Manuel fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Altini counters with a crisp one two that drops Manuel! Altini thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manuel to his feet! Manuel is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Manuel is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Manuel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Altini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Altini is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manuel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Altini takes the fight into the clinch.
Altini is pressed up against the cage. Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altini down to the mat. Altini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Altini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Altini has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Altini.
Altini lands an uppercut.#T1#
Manuel has Altini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Altini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriele Altini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Altini - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Altini.
Still in the clinch, Altini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Altini smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Altini has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Manuel avoiding damage as Altini throws knees to the body.
Manuel wants to take the fight to the mat but Altini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Altini lands a shoulder strike.
Altini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altini lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Manuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriele Altini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manuel. #T3#
Nice body kick from Altini.
Altini cracks the inside of Manuel's front leg.
A combination from Altini does no damage.
Manuel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Altini misses.
Altini throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.
Altini scores with a body shot.
Altini tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Altini won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Altini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altini tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Altini looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well. #CL2#
Altini has managed to clinch.
Manuel jumps guard but Altini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Altini tries to land knees in the clinch but Manuel avoids the damage to the body.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marc Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manuel misses with a knee to the head.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Altini.
Gabriele Altini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manuel or not.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mendes scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.#SUB#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Manuel's guard. #SUB#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Manuel, not yet. #T1#
Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Manuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.#REVB#
Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. #SUB#
Mendes working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mendes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manuel uses it to pass to side control.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendes is trying to work for a sweep but Manuel has mounted him!
Manuel cracks Mendes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Manuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Manuel tries to control but Mendes wriggling away. #T3#
Manuel working the ground and pound effectively.
Manuel landing strikes from the mount and Mendes is in trouble!
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mendes is trying to break free.
Manuel missing with strikes.
Mendes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Manuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manuel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Manuel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manuel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Mendes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manuel.
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Manuel with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manuel dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Manuel defends it. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Manuel is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount.
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes passes Manuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernando Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well. #T3#
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manuel trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Manuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Manuel drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Manuel off! Manuel jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Manuel is breathing heavily.#T4#
Manuel trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mendes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manuel has his hands clasped together but Mendes extends and breaks Manuel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
A very excited looking Fernando Mendes 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:
RRFC Challengers 7
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
A big right from Miller misses.
Manuel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manuel's guard.
Miller trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Manuel trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SU2#
Miller gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manuel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manuel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Manuel has his feet on Miller's thighs here. He's pushed Miller off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Miller screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Manuel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Guseinov throws a combination that misses
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Guseinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Guseinov does no damage.
Guseinov misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guseinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guseinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guseinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guseinov but Guseinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guseinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guseinov with the counter takedown but Manuel avoids it easily.
Guseinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Guseinov tries to sprawl but Manuel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Manuel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Guseinov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manuel has cracked it and Guseinov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manuel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Manuel!
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