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Event:
1-quest for limits
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manxu.
Fernandes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Manxu swings widly with a right hand
and Fernandes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've been told by Fernandes's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
Manxu lunges at Fernandes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandes's hand.
Manxu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fernandes takes one on the button.
Fernandes fakes the leg kick and cracks Manxu in the body.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Manxu misses with a double jab.
Fu Manxu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manxu throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandes counters with a low kick, right behind Manxu 's knee.
Fernandes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Fernandes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fernandes.
Nice body kick there by Fernandes.
Manxu lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fu Manxu has been cut.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Fernandes.
Manxu misses with the combination.
Fernandes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes counters with a nice uppercut.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernandes slips a straight right by Manxu.
Fernandes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manxu will feel that in the morning.
Manxu looks winded!
Fernandes throws out a powerful jab.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manxu throws a right hand that Fernandes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandes also avoids with ease.#CL#
Fernandes rushes Manxu and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes stalling in the clinch.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernandes just leaning against Manxu, taking a breather.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fernandes.
Manxu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Manxu.
Manxu looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manxu avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manxu's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manxu misses with a combination
and Fernandes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernandes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manxu. That did some damage!
Fernandes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manxu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manxu blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fernandes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manxu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range. #CL#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Manxu is stalling here.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes'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.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Manxu throws a series of punches but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Riccardo Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Manxu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manxu misses with a looping right.
Manxu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manxu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manxu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manxu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernandes can pounce on him.
Manxu slips a jab from Fernandes.
Manxu wants to counter the offense by Fernandes and move into the clinch position.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Manxu misses with a looping left.
Manxu thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manxu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Manxu misses its intended target.
Manxu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manxu cracks Fernandes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manxu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandes throwing a counter right hand but Manxu manages to avoid it.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Manxu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernandes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes lands with a cross.
Manxu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Manxu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandes scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
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#
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Manxu lands a lovely overhand right.
Manxu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manxu misses with a straight left.
Manxu 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.
Manxu slips a straight right by Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manxu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fernandes.
Manxu blocks a leg kick.
Fernandes is looking to slow Manxu down with leg kicks.
Fernandes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Manxu moved away.
And Manxu tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manxu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Manxu misses with a left hand
and Fernandes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manxu really felt that one!
Manxu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandes.
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Manxu.
Fernandes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manxu can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Fernandes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manxu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manxu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manxu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandes. Fernandes obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Fernandes misses. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manxu tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes effectively controlling the action here.
Manxu is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernandes as Manxu tries to tie him up.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandes.
Manxu jumps guard but Fernandes stands there with Manxu around his waist. Manxu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Fernandes to work.
Manxu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manxu is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Manxu 's eye. #BC#
Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes slips a jab from Manxu.
Fu Manxu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Manxu moves out of range easily.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riccardo Fernandes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
During a confident post fight interview, Riccardo Fernandes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LK1-I-daddy's little monster
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran cracks Manxu with an open hand slap.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Manxu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manxu throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Corcoran moves into the clinch.
Manxu trying to stall but Corcoran improves his position.
A short right from Corcoran.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manxu throws a punch but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran gets through Manxu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran stalling against the ropes.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manxu backwards.
Corcoran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manxu up against the ropes.
Manxu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manxu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corcoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Corcoran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corcoran walks into a straight right hand from Manxu.#CL2#
Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Manxu in a clinch.
Corcoran avoids a wild elbow strike from Manxu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manxu.
Corcoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Manxu's head. #T2#
Corcoran lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Manxu is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Corcoran.
Oh Manxu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manxu has had enough of the clinch but Corcoran keeps him there for the moment.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Manxu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Manxu seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Corcoran forces Manxu back against the ropes and clinches.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manxu backwards.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
Manxu tries to circle away but Corcoran has him pinned against the ropes.
Corcoran is pushing Manxu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manxu throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manxu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manxu. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran lands a jab to Manxu's midsection.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Manxu throws a nice looking combination but Corcoran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manxu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manxu there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fu Manxu has been cut.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Corcoran. Beautiful body shot.
Manxu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corcoran.
Manxu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Corcoran doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Manxu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Manxu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sof takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manxu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sof.
Sof slips a straight right by Manxu.
Sof drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manxu defends it well.
Manxu leaves Sof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sof there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu Manxu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manxu defends well and Sof ends up having to push Manxu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fu Manxu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Sof.
Manxu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manxu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sof uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manxu.
Sof moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Nice defenses there by Sof.
Sof takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sof on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manxu throws a hook to the side of Sof's head but Sof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manxu lands a jab-cross combination.
Manxu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sof.
Manxu looks to land a left hand but Sof moved out of range nicely.
Manxu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sof slips a jab and a cross from Manxu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manxu misses with a straight left.
Sof shoots in looking for a takedown. Manxu tries to sprawl out of it but Sof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manxu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manxu swivels and escapes.
Manxu misses with a straight right.
Manxu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sof.
Manxu throws a hook but Sof avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sof.
Sof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu Manxu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manxu is fending him off so far but Sof persists. Nope, Manxu circles away and we're back to standing.
Manxu leaves Sof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sof looks winded!
The fighters circling - Manxu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manxu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sof is just out of range.
Manxu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sof.
A telegraphed right hand from Manxu misses the target.
Sof throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manxu just misses with a punch to the body.
Manxu with a nice cross.
Manxu misses with a looping right.
Sof throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sof is defended easily by Manxu.
Manxu throws a lazy right hand but Sof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Manxu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sof slips a jab and a cross from Manxu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sof shoots in looking for a takedown but Manxu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sof's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manxu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu throws a jab when Sof was well out of range.
Manxu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manxu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manxu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sof ducks under a wild hook from Manxu.
Manxu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sof's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sof staying out of range there.
Manxu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Manxu backs off Sof throws a huge counter combo but Manxu manages to avoid it all.
Sof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manxu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manxu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sof off the cage and back into range.
Manxu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manxu digs a good body shot into Sof's ribs.
Manxu misses with a looping left.
Manxu throws a big shot that misses.
Manxu misses with an uppercut
and Sof counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manxu throws a lazy right hand but Sof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manxu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manxu missing with a left hand there. Sof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manxu throws a combination. Sof tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manxu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sof's head.
Manxu lands a nice shot that snaps Sof's head back.
Sof is rocked!
Sof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manxu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sof slips under a jab from Manxu.
A big right from Manxu misses.
Sof with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manxu to score with a decent uppercut.
Sof is still on wobbly legs! Can Manxu finish him?
Manxu misses with a hook.
Sof seems to have recovered his senses.
Sof moves out of range as Manxu strikes.
Manxu throws out a loose jab but Sof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manxu misses with a wild combination.
Manxu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Manxu.
Sof defending well as Manxu loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Manxu.
Manxu missing with a left hand there. Sof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manxu throws a looping overhand right but Sof ducks down to avoid it.
Manxu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manxu misses with an uppercut.
Sof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sof darts in looking for a takedown but Manxu gets double underhooks and turns Sof into the cage.
Sof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Manxu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Sof is out of range.
A big left from Manxu misses.
Manxu throws a shot from downtown. Sof moves away and avoids it.
Aki Sof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manxu lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sof.
Sof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manxu is fending him off so far but Sof persists. Nope, Manxu circles away and we're back to standing.
Manxu misses the jab.
Manxu tries to bum rush Sof with a series of wild strikes but Sof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manxu throws out a loose jab but Sof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manxu throws an off balance right hand
and Sof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sof.
Sof decides to pull guard.
Manxu wants to stand but Sof is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manxu postures up in Sof's guard and throws a big left but Sof blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manxu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manxu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sof is pulling down on Manxu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manxu, at least for the moment.
Sof's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sof dives in for a single leg takedown but Manxu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sof slips under a jab from Manxu.
Sof moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Sof is looking for the big counter here.
Manxu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sof unleashes a big counter combination but Manxu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manxu but Manxu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fu Manxu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Sof.
Sof is breathing heavily.
Sof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manxu throws a series of punches but Sof avoids them all with ease.
Sof shoots for a takedown but Manxu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fu Manxu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sof slips a straight right by Manxu.
Manxu misses with a straight left.
Sof with the counter takedown but Manxu avoids it easily.
Sof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sof.
Sof takes one to the chin there.
Sof walks into a straight right hand from Manxu.
Sof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sof on the side of the head.
Sof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sof ducks right into an uppercut from Manxu.
Sof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sof on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manxu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sof moves away.
Sof with the counter takedown but Manxu avoids it easily.
Sof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manxu defends it nicely.
Manxu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sof manages to circle out of the way.
Manxu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sof can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manxu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manxu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sof's head.
Manxu misses with the combination.
Sof blocks a jab.
Sof moves out of range as Manxu strikes.
Sof is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice shot by Manxu.
Manxu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sof.
Sof finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Manxu's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sof falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Manxu! |
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