Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Manfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with an uppercut
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Didysis throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Didysis misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Didysis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Didysis throws a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Didysis misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Didysis misses with a hook #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manfield.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Didysis looking to stall.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Didysis breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Didysis closes the distance and clinches.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Manfield - that landed with a thud.
Manfield lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield is stalling here.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Didysis.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Didysis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Didysis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Didysis misses with an uppercut.
Didysis with a hook.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Didysis throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Didysis thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Didysis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didysis swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis misses with a jab to the body
and Manfield counters with a leg kick.
Didysis throws a right hand that misses
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Didysis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didysis throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Didysis misses with a looping right.
Didysis lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Didysis darts in and clinches Manfield up against the cage.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manfield - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Didysis.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Didysis.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Manfield. #T5#
Didysis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manfield is keeping busy.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action. #BC2#
Didysis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Didysis throws a poor cross that misses
and Didysis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Didysis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Didysis throws a right hand that misses
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Didysis.
Didysis throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manfield.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Manfield trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfield. #T6#
Manfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Didysis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manfield is defending well for now.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Didysis throws an elbow that misses.
Didysis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Didysis avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manfield.
Didysis lands a shot to the body.
Manfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Didysis avoids the damage to the body. #T7#
Didysis working aggressively here.
Didysis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Didysis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Manfield to work. #T8#
Didysis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfield.
Manfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Didysis won't want to take too many of those.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Didysis managing to block the knees to the body from Manfield. #T9#
Didysis misses with some punches.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Didysis misses with a double jab #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Didysis won't be happy with that.
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.
Didysis is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield 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 Didysis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manfield has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield controlling his opponent.
Didysis wants to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Manfield controlling from mount. #T1#
Manfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Didysis is holding on tight.
Manfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield is looking to work his way around to Didysis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Didysis has given up his back.
Manfield really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Didysis.
Manfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Didysis can't escape the position.
Manfield keeps control of the position easily here as Didysis tries to buck him off.
Manfield continues to stall.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didysis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Manfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Didysis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfield controls the action.
Didysis is in bad spot here.
Manfield controlling the position well here. Didysis rolled but Manfield kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Manfield.
Manfield continues to hold on tight.
Manfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#T7#
Further stalling from Manfield.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T9#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didysis tries to escape but Manfield has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Didysis throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Manfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Didysis!
Manfield taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield advances nicely into full mount.
Manfield controlling from mount. #T1#
Didysis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Manfield has taken his back.
Didysis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manfield biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
More hug and hope from Manfield.#T3#
Manfield is hanging on to Didysis's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Didysis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T5##T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T7##T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Didysis is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Didysis right now. #T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Manfield is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Manfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Manfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
Didysis has Manfield pushed against the cage.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
A body shot lands from Manfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Manfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Didysis misses with the head strike. #T1#
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield effectively controlling the action here.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Didysis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manfield is working Didysis over against the cage.#T2#
Didysis gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manfields head.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield pushes Didysis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Manfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didysis is defending well for now.
Manfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T5#
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Didysis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Didysis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Didysis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a nice body kick.
Didysis misses with a double jab #CL#
and Manfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis digs a right hand underneath Manfield's ribcage. Manfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfield.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield is working Didysis over against the cage.
Didysis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis. #T7#
Manfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield stalls.
Didysis struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Didysis trying to land knees to the body.
Didysis trying to land knees to the body.
Manfield controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield. #T8#
Manfield is struggling to control the position.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Didysis prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis being controlled against the cage.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Didysis avoiding damage as Manfield throws knees to the body.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Didysis avoids it.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Didysis misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield stalling the fight.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield lands a knee to the body.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield crunches a lovely knee into Didysis's ribcage.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield just leaning against Didysis, taking a breather.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Manfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis looking to stall.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Didysis controls his hands.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land. #T2#
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didysis's elbow.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
Didysis scores with a shot to the side of Manfield's head.
Didysis trying to stall but Manfield improves his position.
A short left from Didysis. #T3#
Didysis working aggressively here.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manfield is pushing Didysis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
Manfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Didysis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Didysis tries to land knees in the clinch but Manfield avoids the damage to the body.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield landing knees to the body.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield is struggling to control the position.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Manfield avoiding damage.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis working aggressively here. #T6#
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Didysis manages to break the clinch.
Didysis misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Didysis instigates a clinch.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T7#
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis digs a right hand into Manfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manfield's gas tank.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manfield.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. #T8#
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Didysis avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield presses Didysis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Manfield stalls.
Didysis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis lands a hook that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T9#
Didysis struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands. #BC2#
Didysis manages to break the clinch.
Didysis misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vytautas Didysis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Didysis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vytautas Didysis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Nastula walks into a left hand.
Manfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manfield.
Nastula misses with a double jab
and Nastula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Manfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nastula quickly recovers to half guard.
Manfield lands strikes from half guard.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Manfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nastula tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Manfield is keen to just control but Nastula is a slippery customer.#T1#
Nastula taking some punishment here, with Manfield in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nastula is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nastula wants to sweep but no luck.
Nastula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Manfield lands a couple of elbows.
Nastula can't keep his opponent in guard - Manfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Manfield lands strikes from half guard.
Nastula wants to get back to full guard but Manfield has mounted him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manfield landing punches.
Manfield scoring with strikes but Nastula is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nastula keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manfield scoring with strikes but Nastula is staying in there.
Manfield landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manfield working Nastula over with strikes here. #ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nastula is still in real trouble! Can Manfield finish him?#T3#
Nastula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfield postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nastula out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Manfield goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Azarola throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azarola is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Manfield looks to land a strike but Azarola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Azarola keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Azarola is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manfield wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Azarola wants to get back to his feet but Manfield passes into half guard.
Azarola is trying to maintain the position but Manfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azarola's head.
Manfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azarola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manfield prevents Azarola from improving his position.
Manfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Manfield 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. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azarola trying to control but Manfield postures up. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura but Azarola is defending well. #T3#
Azarola wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Azarola fails to land.
Manfield tries to pull guard but Azarola holds him up against the cage and eventually Manfield drops back down to his feet.
Azarola tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azarola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfield jumps guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azarola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Azarola.
Manfield looking for a takedown.
Manfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azarola works on Manfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Manfield tries for a takedown but Azarola manages to get underhooks.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azarola struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Manfield tries to pull guard but Azarola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zigor Azarola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Azarola.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azarola on the side of the head.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Azarola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Azarola cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azarola wants to clinch up but Manfield keeps it at a distance.
Manfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azarola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azarola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Azarola to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Azarola.#T1#
Azarola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azarola scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Azarola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azarola lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azarola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Azarola.
Azarola throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield punishes Azarola's body with a nice straight punch.
Azarola lands with an overhand left.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Manfield sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Azarola wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side#TD#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Azarola fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Azarola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Manfield preventing the sweep.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Azarola is retaining full guard.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Manfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azarola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azarola wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield trying to control but Azarola is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Azarola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield cracks Azarola with a good jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Azarola takes the fight into the clinch.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Azarola pushes Manfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Azarola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azarola can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azarola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manfields head.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Azarola. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azarola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick from Azarola.
Azarola throws a solid leg kick but Manfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azarola.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azarola's waist but Azarola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfield off to one side.
Azarola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azarola!
Azarola is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Manfield tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azarola struggling a bit here.#T1#
Manfield trying to control the position but Azarola is working away.
Azarola is trying to control Manfield's posture but Manfield avoids it.
Manfield trying to control the position but Azarola is working away.
Azarola wants to control but Manfield postures up.
Manfield is putting a hurting on Azarola here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azarola keeps working.
Azarola struggling a bit here.
Azarola is looking to reverse the position.
Manfield in side control, throwing shots but Azarola defends.
Manfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azarola is looking to reverse the position.
Manfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Azarola is not content to let Manfield control the position.
Manfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Azarola is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Manfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Manfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azarola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Manfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azarola, who protects the arm well.
Azarola regains half guard, as Manfield was trying to land strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Azarola keeps Manfield under control for a moment.
Azarola tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Azarola is not content to let Manfield control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azarola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
During a confident post fight interview, Zigor Azarola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellacuria. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellacuria scores with a jab to the head.
Ellacuria cracks Manfield with an open hand slap.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice body shot.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Manfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ellacuria's half guard.
Ellacuria is looking to improve his position.
Ellacuria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield.
Manfield is just content to waste time from the top position. Ellacuria takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ellacuria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellacuria's guard. #T1#
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Manfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet.
Ellacuria tries to get to full guard but Manfield has control of the leg.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Manfield is controlling him well.
Ellacuria is looking to improve his position.
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Ellacuria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfield prevents Ellacuria from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield wants to control but Ellacuria is keeping him busy.
Ellacuria won't allow Manfield to pass to mount.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Ellacuria tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Manfield is trying to ground and pound but Ellacuria uses the momentary lack of control by Manfield to regain half guard.
Manfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellacuria defends it well.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellacuria defending well though.
Ellacuria is trying to get back to full guard.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellacuria manages to get to full guard.
Ellacuria has Manfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellacuria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellacuria!
Manfield trying to control the position but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Manfield crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Manfield crashes against the mat.
Ellacuria struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slows the pace down.
Ellacuria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Manfield is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ellacuria keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellacuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield content to stall in guard here.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ellacuria trying to control the position.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
Manfield is looking to pass into half guard but Ellacuria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ellacuria is in guard.#REVR#
Ellacuria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manfield wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ellacuria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ellacuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
Manfield 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.
Ellacuria wants to get up but he can't break Manfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellacuria throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Ellacuria finds it's target.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellacuria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ellacuria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellacuria throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellacuria looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellacuria.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manfield connects with a leg kick.
Ellacuria connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellacuria is trying to defend but Manfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellacuria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ellacuria misses with a looping right.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Manfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Ellacuria slams his shin into Manfield's torso.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manfield looking to score a takedown here. Ellacuria is defending well but Manfield drives through and ends up in Ellacuria's guard.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria is trying to keep Manfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
Manfield 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. #T1#
Ellacuria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Manfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellacuria is working away from the top position though.
Ellacuria controlling the pace.
Manfield gets back to full guard.
Manfield controls Ellacuria momentarily but Ellacuria frees himself. #T2#
Manfield wants to control the position but Ellacuria says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ellacuria trying to pass the guard but Manfield defending well.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Ellacuria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield has a hand on Ellacuria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ellacuria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Manfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Manfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ellacuria controlling the position easily from mount.
Manfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellacuria content just to control the position here.
Manfield regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield trying to hold on to Ellacuria's head to control him but Ellacuria postures up.
Ellacuria controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Ellacuria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellacuria 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Ellacuria!

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hanma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanma clobbers Manfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Manfield drives through with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Manfield slips an elbow through the middle.
Manfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Manfield defends easily.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Manfield defends it easily. #SUB#
Manfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfield has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Manfield slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma wants to control the position but Manfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Manfield prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up.
Manfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanma trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up.
Manfield wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hanma has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanma is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Manfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hanma gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Manfield has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Manfield 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.
Hanma works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Manfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Manfield has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanma to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manfield is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanma pulls down on the head and he's put Manfield to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bridger.
Bridger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manfield fails to land the takedown.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger tries to clinch up.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bridger sprawls and moves away.
Manfield throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bridger in his tracks.
Bridger blocks a low kick nicely.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Manfield throws a leg kick which misses Bridger's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridger tries to avoid it.
Manfield tried to score with a low kick but Bridger checks it.
Manfield dives in and grabs Bridger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridger pushes down on Manfield's head and hops out.
Manfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bridger keeps the fight on the outside.
Bridger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bridger takes the fight into the clinch.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manfield.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manfield.
Bridger scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Manfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bridger did well to prevent Manfield getting 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.#SUB#
Manfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Bridger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield trying to control the action but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Bridger defending against the ground and pound.
Manfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Manfield are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Manfield controlling from side mount.
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Bridger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Manfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bridger's legs.
Bridger has one of Manfield's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield working the ground and pound but Bridger is defending the strikes.
Bridger seems a little lost for a moment, as Manfield dominates the positioning.
Bridger stops Manfield from passing to mount. #SUB#
Manfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bridger, who protects the arm well.
Manfield working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield taking a break here but Bridger is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
Manfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manfield walks into a straight right hand from Bridger.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Bridger.
Bridger throws a wild body kick that Manfield sees coming a mile off.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a hook.
Bridger throws the kick towards the body but Manfield avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield tries a low kick but Bridger avoids it.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bridger enables Manfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bridger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield trying to control but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bridger controls Manfield momentarily but Manfield frees himself. #T2#
Bridger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bridger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bridger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Bridger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manfield moves out of range of the body kick from Bridger. #T3#
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Manfield.
Bridger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Manfield slips a straight right by Bridger.
Manfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridger sprawls well. He's pushed Manfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ed Bridger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
Bridger checks a leg kick nicely.
Bridger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Manfield defending well as Bridger loads up on a big left hand.
Bridger lands a high kick! #T4#
Manfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bridger.
The fighters circling - Bridger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Bridger backs away, Manfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridger tries to land a front kick but Manfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manfield lands a nice shot that snaps Bridger's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield blocks a jab.
Bridger misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bridger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bridger misses with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice body kick.
Bridger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Manfield feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfield postures up in Bridger's guard and throws a big left but Bridger blocks it.
Manfield trying to control but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridger 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.
Manfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridger is retaining full guard.
Bridger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield is in close to Bridger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bridger working a defensive guard here.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield looks for a takedown but Bridger sprawls well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bridger takes a step back to recover.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridger.
Manfield moves in looking to clinch but Bridger pushes him off.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Bridger shows good takedown defense.
Bridger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manfield will feel that in the morning.
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Manfield dives in and scores a takedown into Bridger's guard.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Manfield being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Bridger controlling the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield with a nice head shot there.
Manfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bridger looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bridger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manfield tries to clinch but Bridger moves away
and Bridger counters with a thumping low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridger avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Ed Bridger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Bridger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bridger swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfield 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diesel!
Diesel tries to escape but Manfield is in control. #SUB#
Manfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Manfield missing with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Manfield jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Manfield has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1#
Diesel parries the strikes from Manfield easily there. Manfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diesel to escape.
Diesel tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Diesel parries the strikes from Manfield easily there. Manfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diesel to escape.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel has one of Manfield's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Manfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield in side control, throwing shots but Diesel defends.
Manfield trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Manfield.
The strikes coming from Manfield are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diesel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manfield.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is not content to let Manfield control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Manfield moves into full mount!
Manfield trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Manfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diesel because Manfield loaded up on that one.
Manfield lands with some strikes.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound.
Manfield tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away. #T4#
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Manfield lands a heavy elbow.
Manfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Manfield landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manfield unloading with bombs!
Manfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield 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#
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Manfield off the cage and back into range.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Manfield's head back.
Manfield tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manfield is defended easily by Diesel.
Manfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Manfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diesel.
Manfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Diesel stuns Manfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Manfield in a clinch.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Manfield is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diesel lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Manfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Manfield thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs.
Manfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diesel is out of range and Manfield settles back down.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Manfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Diesel pushes Manfield off and gets back to his feet.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#T1#
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel avoids the head kick by Manfield.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Manfield goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfield misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Manfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
Nice straight punches there by Manfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manfield.#T3#
Diesel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel lands with a straight right. Manfield didn't see that one coming.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diesel lands a jab to Manfield's midsection.
Diesel throws a right hand that Manfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Manfield also avoids with ease.
Diesel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes Diesel against the cage but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Manfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Manfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a left to the body.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Manfield against the cage.
Manfield jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Manfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Manfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turcotte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Manfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Manfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Manfield throws a lazy head kick
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Manfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turcotte sprawls well initially but Manfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manfield trying to control the pace. #T1#
Turcotte is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turcotte avoid being mounted?
Turcotte tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Turcotte is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Turcotte is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turcotte avoid being mounted?
Manfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Manfield prevents Turcotte from improving his position.#SUB2#
Manfield is working for a kimura but Turcotte is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Turcotte misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Manfield throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a one two combo. #CL#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Turcotte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte avoids the elbow strike from Manfield, against the cage.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage. #T4#
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manfield's defenses.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Turcotte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Turcotte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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#
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Manfield misses.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Manfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Manfield with a hook.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt - Turcotte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Manfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manfield throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manfield.
Manfield scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Manfield's head back. #CL#
Turcotte moves into range and clinches up with Manfield.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Turcotte.
Manfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turcotte just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Turcotte stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfield.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Turcotte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Turcotte is struggling to control the position.
Turcotte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield is looking for a takedown.
Manfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turcotte after a bit of a struggle.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turcotte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Manfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte cracks Manfield with a nice body shot.
Manfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turcotte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manfield can turn it around.
Turcotte misses with the head strike. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manfield throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Turcotte gets caught napping as Manfield dives in and scores a takedown. Turcotte manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manfield passes into half guard.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield.
Manfield thows a huge punch but Turcotte dodges it nicely.
Turcotte is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfield. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Manfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte lands with a right hand.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turcotte enables Manfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turcotte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Manfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfield trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manfield is fighting to break Turcotte's control of his arms but Turcotte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turcotte gets full guard.
Turcotte looking to control.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Manfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Manfield has a takedown stuffed.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Turcotte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Manfield slips nicely into half guard.
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Turcotte is working away.
Turcotte wants to improve his position but Manfield is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reni Manfield.
I think Turcotte 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Manfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein jabs Manfield right on the nose. Manfield blinks but takes it well.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield misses with the combination.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vartanein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Manfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vartanein thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips a jab from Vartanein.
Manfield scores with a push kick.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfield counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Manfield misses the target.
Manfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanein backs up against the cage.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Vartanein's ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the body punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Manfield checks the leg kick.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a hook
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Manfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
Manfield is standing up over Vartanein. Vartanein looks to escape but Manfield dives into side control. #REVB#
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Manfield in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vartanein is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Reni Manfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Manfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Turcotte's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Turcotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Manfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Manfield walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Manfield misses the jab.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.#T4##TD2#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turcotte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Manfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manfield working the ground and pound but Turcotte is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turcotte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turcotte tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position but Turcotte is working away.
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte clobbers Manfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manfield throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manfield misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Manfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T2#
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manfield.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Manfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Manfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfield throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manfield throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?#T4#
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Manfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Manfield with an uppercut!
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Turcotte steps away.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Manfield.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Manfield's head.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manfield.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte backing away here, and Manfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Manfield misses with a looping right.#T2#
A shot to the body from Manfield misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Manfield connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turcotte duly obliges.
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
Manfield moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
Manfield misses with a looping left.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield misses with a double jab.
A jab from Manfield misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Manfield avoids it well.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Manfield. #T1#
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Manfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Manfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Manfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Manfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to clinch
and Manfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Manfield.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Turcotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.#T4#
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Manfield's belly button to the back.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Manfield digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manfield.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Manfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
As Manfield looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Manfield just gets out of the way.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a hook.#T3#
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manfield moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Manfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Manfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Manfield.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turcotte, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

Event: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Manfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Manfield is now in Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Manfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Manfield lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Manfield pushes his legs off easily.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee wants to control the position but Manfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Manfield has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield advances nicely into full mount.
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manfield is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee moves into full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Manfield distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Manfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Manfield scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Manfield uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Manfield tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Manfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee tries to bench press Manfield off him but Manfield keeps the position.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Manfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Manfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #T2#
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield prevents Lee from improving his position.
Manfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Manfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manfield slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee tests Manfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Manfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Manfield.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
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!
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manfield scrambles back to his feet.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Manfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
Manfield landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Manfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfield has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Manfield works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield is stalling in the full guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has his hands on Manfield's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfield 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Manfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manfield scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a hook #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Manfield trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Manfield is chipping away with strikes.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield 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.
Lee tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.#T1#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfield's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Manfield is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Manfield wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Lee won't allow Manfield to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Manfield defends easily.
Manfield advances position into side control!#T3#
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee pulls Manfield in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.
Manfield passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield is not content to let Lee control the position.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee trying to control but Manfield postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Manfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Manfield misses.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Lee. #T1#
Lee wants to clinch
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfield avoids the head kick by Lee.
Manfield feints a counter leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Manfield is having none of it.
Conor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee looks to clinch
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Lee moves away from the strike by Manfield.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Manfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Manfield 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manfield.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee moves to clinch but Manfield breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Manfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manfield up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee checks a low kick from Manfield.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Manfield's leg but Manfield calmly moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Manfield sees coming a mile off.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Manfield moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Manfield misses with a few strikes there.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manfield's head backwards.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee tries to clinch up but Manfield circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfield controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lee looking to control.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manfield stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reni Manfield.
I think Manfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Manfield misses with a takedown
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.
Manfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Manfield misses its intended target. #T1#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Manfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.
Turcotte misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield stays in close to Turcotte's body and controls the position. #T2#
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfield dives in and grabs Turcotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turcotte pushes down on Manfield's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Manfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Turcotte as Manfield shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Turcotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Manfield's head back. #TD2#
Manfield shoots in and bounces Turcotte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turcotte keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Turcotte has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turcotte's guard.
Manfield is stalling here. Turcotte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turcotte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turcotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Manfield looks to move to half guard but instead Turcotte has passed into mount! Damn!
Manfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Turcotte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manfield tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manfield gets back to full guard.
Manfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield is trying to keep Turcotte in close.
Turcotte preventing the sweep.
Manfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turcotte has passed into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield is keeping him busy.
Turcotte tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield trying to control but Turcotte flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Manfield is in bad spot here.
Manfield trying to control the hands but Turcotte breaks the grip.
Turcotte keeps control of the position easily here as Manfield tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turcotte is not going to allow Manfield to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turcotte moves to clinch but Manfield breaks away
and Manfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte 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.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
Manfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to avoid it but Manfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turcotte to the ground. Turcotte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte lands a jab.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Manfield feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Manfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turcotte is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Manfield won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there. #T2#
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manfield lands a body shot. #T3#
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Manfield's head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield blocks it.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T4#
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.#T1#
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manfield.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range. #CL2#
Turcotte tries to keep at a distance but Manfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
Manfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turcotte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manfield can turn it around.
Manfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield takes a shot to the head.
Turcotte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manfield walks into a left hand.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manfield backs up against the cage.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Manfield stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turcotte to the mat! Turcotte manages to get full guard.
Turcotte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte is trying to keep Manfield in close.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Manfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turcotte but Turcotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Manfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Manfield's body. Manfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Manfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte pulls Manfield in close to prevent any damage.
Turcotte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turcotte, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

Event: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Donk. Manfield catches Zwirn right on the button with a cross.
Zwirn throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sloppy strikes there by Manfield.
Manfield wants to control for a moment but Zwirn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zwirn tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Zwirn won't allow it.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head. #T1#
Manfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zwirn wants to get back to full guard.
Zwirn won't allow Manfield to pass to mount. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Manfield 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.
Manfield throwing shots but Zwirn is blocking nicely.
Manfield throwing shots but Zwirn is blocking nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwirn prevents Manfield from moving into mount.
Manfield advances to full mount.
Manfield misses with a head shot.
Manfield controlling from mount.
Manfield 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. #SUB#
Manfield working for a guillotine from mount but Zwirn is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zwirn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manfield landing strikes from the mount and Zwirn is in trouble! #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Manfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Manfield punching from mount but Zwirn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Manfield throws some wild stikes that Zwirn manages to avoid easily.
Manfield landing shots from mount.
Manfield wants to control the pace but Zwirn is squirming around nicely.
Manfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Manfield scoring with strikes but Zwirn is staying in there.
Manfield trying to control but Zwirn is having none of it. #T4#
Manfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zwirn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Manfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zwirn is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manfield working for a guillotine from mount but Zwirn is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield trying to control but Zwirn is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield 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#
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zwirn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manfield sets himself, and Zwirn steps forward looking for the clinch! Manfield avoids it this time.
Manfield walks into a left hand.
Zwirn works over Manfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Zwirn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Manfield missing with a left hand there. Zwirn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zwirn stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Manfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zwirn tries to counter with a clinch but Manfield shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Manfield. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Manfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Zwirn is not content to let Manfield control the position.
Manfield is taking a breather. Zwirn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Manfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield not doing much here.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes.
Manfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zwirn tries to get to full guard but Manfield has control of the leg.
Zwirn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zwirn is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard. #T3#
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield.
Manfield controlling the action here.
Zwirn tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.#SUB#
Manfield seems to be working for a kimura but Zwirn defends the submission attempt.#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.
Manfield working Zwirn over with strikes.
Manfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Zwirn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zwirn is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zwirn avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zwirn checks the leg kick.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zwirn throws out the jab.
A jab from Manfield misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Manfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zwirn is trying to defend but Manfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manfield stalling.
Manfield trying to control the action but Zwirn is working from the bottom.
Zwirn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Manfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn is in trouble now - Manfield has advanced to mount! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manfield throwing strikes here but Zwirn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zwirn tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zwirn is looking to escape.
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound.
Manfield punching from mount but Zwirn doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Manfield wants to control the pace but Zwirn is squirming around nicely.
Manfield thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Manfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Zwirn defends it well.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zwirn is looking to escape. #T3#
Manfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Manfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zwirn looks a forlorn figure.
Manfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Manfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Manfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zwirn is desperately trying to improve his position but Manfield has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Manfield working for a guillotine from mount but Zwirn is in no mood to give up.
BOOM! Manfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zwirn is working to get back to half guard.
Manfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Zwirn has left one of his arms exposed and Manfield doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zwirn screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reni Manfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Reni Manfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Manfield fails with the takedown.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #CL#
Manfield takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Stepanovich fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Stepanovich is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stepanovich wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield pushing down on Stepanovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Manfield working over Stepanovich with some ground and pound. Stepanovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Manfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manfield at a distance.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Manfield has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Manfield scores with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanovich, not yet. #T4#
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich has Manfield pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manfield with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Manfield pulls guard.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass.
Stepanovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stepanovich preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Manfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Stepanovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Manfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepanovich sprawls well initially but Manfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stepanovich controlling the position for now.
Stepanovich trying to control here.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich gets full guard.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manfield won't allow Stepanovich to get back to his feet.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich wants to sweep here but Manfield controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Manfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanovich is trying to control the position but Manfield postures up.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manfield is pushing down on Stepanovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stepanovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Manfield in his half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Manfield is thwarting Stepanovich's attempts to control the position.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand up here but Manfield is controlling him well.
Stepanovich controlling the position well.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Manfield lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.#TD#
Manfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Manfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanovich, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes Stepanovich against the cage but Stepanovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manfield.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.#T1#
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Manfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield walks into a left hand. #T2#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Manfield seems unphased.
Manfield throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Stepanovich gets caught flat footed, as Manfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #TD#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stepanovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Manfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stepanovich is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Stepanovich is not content to let Manfield control the position. #T1#
Stepanovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfield's best efforts.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is trying to stand.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Stepanovich wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Stepanovich regains half guard.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfield shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stepanovich to the mat! Stepanovich manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich 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.
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich controls Manfield momentarily but Manfield frees himself.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking to chop away at Manfield's legs.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
Manfield fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Manfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Manfield fails with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich stuns Manfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manfield misses with a body kick.#T1#
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Manfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Manfield wants to clinch.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfield misses with a takedown
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich defends it nicely.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield tries to counter with a takedown but Stepanovich is quick to defend against it.
Manfield tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Manfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Manfield slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Manfield's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stepanovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olenev Stepanovich 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.

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Savage connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Reni Manfield has been cut.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manfield moves away.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Savage cracks Manfield with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Manfield to stand back up!#ROC2#Manfield is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Manfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Manfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Manfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T1#
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfield passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manfield is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Manfield wants to advance to full mount but Savage doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfield trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Manfield passes into half guard. #SUB#
Manfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savage.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage avoids a kick to the body.
Savage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Savage digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one. #TD#
Manfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savage to the ground. Manfield is now in Savage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield passes into half guard.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Savage regains half guard, as Manfield was trying to land strikes.
Manfield passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
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#
Savage with a jab.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a right and a left that Manfield avoids nicely.
Manfield tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Manfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T1#
Savage is looking to stand up but Manfield isn't so interested in that idea.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to stand up but Manfield is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savage misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage misses with the combination.
Manfield misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Manfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manfield slips under a jab from Savage.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage cracks Manfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manfield.
Manfield slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savage throws a series of punches but Manfield avoids them all with ease. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.#CL#
Manfield has Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Manfield lands a takedown into guard.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfield's guard. Nice move by Savage!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Manfield's shoulder, as Manfield tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Manfield misses its target.
Manfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Savage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield is looking to clinch. #CL#
Manfield drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield looking for a takedown.
Savage lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savage tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Savage.
Manfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Manfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Manfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away. #SUB#
Manfield 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Manfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Manfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Manfield stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Savage defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but The Royal Savage just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
The Royal Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Manfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manfield tries to advance to mount but Savage denies him. #T1#
Savage pushes Manfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savage dodges the ground and pound from Manfield.#SUB#
Manfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Savage works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Manfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savage?
Savage blocking the ground and pound.
Manfield punching from mount but Savage doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Manfield 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.
Manfield raining down shots from the mount!
Savage is trying to stand up.
Manfield looking to ground and pound but Savage is blocking nicely.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Manfield's attempts to control the action.
Manfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Manfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savage has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savage!
Manfield working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Savage won't allow Manfield to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savage's guard. #REVR#
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Manfield prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield had his way with The Royal Savage in that round.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Savage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savage really felt that one!
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage throws a right hand that Manfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Manfield also avoids with ease.#T1#
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manfield takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Manfield walks into a jab.
Manfield dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Savage throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Savage misses.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Manfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savage cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manfield moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Manfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfield jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Manfield throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Manfield.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfield thumps Savage with a low kick.
Manfield moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.#TD#
Manfield scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.#T3#
Manfield forces his way into half guard.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield.
Manfield throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Manfield has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savage defend it? Manfield steps over the head and cranks it - Savage is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Manfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 24
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Manfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Savage's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage lands a jab to the head.
Manfield is looking to slow Savage down with leg kicks.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manfield.
Manfield staying out of range there.#TD2#
Manfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manfield is in Savage's guard.
Savage wants to stand up but Manfield is controlling him.
Manfield passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage is not content to let Manfield control the position.#SUB2#
Manfield 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.
Manfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manfield is stalling here. Savage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Savage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Manfield is trying to work for a sweep but Savage has mounted him!
Manfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage is looking to stand but Manfield has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Manfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Manfield slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Manfield controls his leg.
Manfield is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Manfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savage puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manfield trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage prevents Manfield from improving his position.
Manfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield wants to improve his position but instead Savage has moved into half guard.
Savage prevents Manfield from improving his position.#T4#
Savage tries to stand and escape but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage tries to stand and escape but Manfield is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage misses with the combination.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Manfield moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with some punches.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Manfield has clasped his hands together around Savage's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage regains half guard there - taking advantage of Manfield's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Manfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfield is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Manfield trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Manfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfield wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
Manfield is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Manfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage throws a series of punches but Manfield avoids them all with ease.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manfield.
Manfield goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Manfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manfield cracks Savage with a big right hand but Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Manfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.#SUB2#
Manfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Savage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manfield is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Manfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield taking a break here but Savage is having none of it and regains half guard.
Manfield is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Manfield has a takedown stuffed.
Manfield tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Manfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manfield.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
Manfield feints the counter takedown.
Savage 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.
Manfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Reni Manfield has been cut.#TD2#
Manfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield wants to advance to full mount but Savage doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage pushes Manfield off looking to stand but Manfield dives back in and keeps control.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
Manfield works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Savage tries to buck Manfield off but he can't manage it.
Savage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manfield.
Manfield can't control as he wanted to and Savage manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Savage is not content to let Manfield control the position.
Manfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
Manfield is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Manfield trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Manfield wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Manfield's shoulder, as Manfield tries to avoid the shot.
Savage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manfield is looking to clinch.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage tries to bum rush Manfield with a series of wild strikes but Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Manfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Savage is looking to get back to is feet but Manfield passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Reni Manfield just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
The Royal Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage lands a body shot.
Manfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
A jab from Manfield does it's job there.
Savage catches Manfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Manfield gets a double leg takedown into Savage's guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Manfield controlling from the top position.
Manfield looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well. #SUB2#
Manfield seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Savage is trying to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Savage avoiding damage as Manfield throws knees to the body. #T4#
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Manfield.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Savage.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savage to keep the fight standing.
Savage lands a right hand.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocking some punches. #TD2#
Manfield jumps into guard, dragging Savage to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage had his way with Reni Manfield in that round.
The cut man is working on Reni Manfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Manfield scores with a body shot.
Savage with a hook.
Manfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manfield somewhat.
Savage scores with a decent looking hook.
Savage misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it. #T1#
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manfield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Manfield wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Manfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manfield 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.#T2##SUB2#
Manfield pushes a forearm under Savage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Savage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield is the new lightweight champion!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 8
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Manfield staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Lynar. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Manfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynar did well to prevent Manfield getting side control.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
It looks like Manfield 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.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynar moves away from the strike by Manfield.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Manfield drives through with a takedown into Lynar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lynar is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfield. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Lynar trying to control but Manfield postures up. #SUB#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a single leg into guard. Lynar didn't expect that. #SUB#
Lynar has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lynar looking for subs off his back but Manfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lynar!
Lynar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield controlling the pace for now.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape. #T1#
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Manfield looking to control but Lynar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield passes into side.
Manfield trying to control the position but Lynar is working away.
Lynar is being controlled here.
Lynar can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Manfield tries to advance to mount but Lynar denies him.
Manfield is still trying to improve position.
Manfield controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lynar lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Manfield throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manfield manages to circle out of the way.
Lynar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
A punch combination from Manfield misses.
Lynar misses with a double jab.
Lynar lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Manfield works to advance to full mount. Lynar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lynar lands a nice shot that snaps Manfield's head back.
Manfield misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Manfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield throws a series of punches but Lynar moves out of range.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfield.
Manfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastion Lynar is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynar.
Jab from Lynar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lynar gets a clinch. #TD2#
Manfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manfield content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
Lynar is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynar 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.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lynar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manfield has passed into half guard! #T3#
Manfield throws a strike but Lynar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manfield content to stall in guard here.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield dodges the punch combination from Lynar. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Manfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Lynar looking to control.
Manfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reni Manfield 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.#SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 6
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Manfield gets tackled into the cage by Archambeau. Archambeau maintains the clinch.
Archambeau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manfield wants to land a leg kick but Archambeau is out of range.
Archambeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archambeau wants to clinch up but Manfield keeps it at a distance.
Manfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archambeau.
Archambeau closes the distance but Manfield moves to the side
and Manfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Archambeau tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Manfield misses the target.
Archambeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manfield scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Pierre Archambeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archambeau misses with the combination.
Manfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archambeau.
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!
Archambeau tries to clinch but Manfield is having none of it. #CL#
Archambeau gets a clinch.
Archambeau blocks an uppercut.
Manfield swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Archambeau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Archambeau fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Archambeau clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Archambeau steps away.
Archambeau misses with a straight left.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archambeau moves away.
Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Archambeau's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manfield.
Archambeau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Archambeau is looking to improve his position but Manfield isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Archambeau tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Manfield with shots to the head and body - Archambeau looks very uncomfortable down there.
Archambeau tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Manfield lands a big elbow.
Archambeau is working to get back to half guard.
Manfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Manfield tries to control but Archambeau wriggling away.
Manfield prevents Archambeau from getting the reversal.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Manfield.#SUB2#
Manfield working for a submission but Archambeau is keeping him at bay.
Manfield prevents Archambeau from getting the reversal.
Manfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Archambeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archambeau is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield looking to control but Archambeau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Manfield unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Archambeau tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Manfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Archambeau tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.#T4#
Manfield landing strikes from the mount.
Archambeau slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Archambeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manfield not doing much here.
Archambeau wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archambeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Manfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Archambeau tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Manfield content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Archambeau wants to clinch#TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Archambeau is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Archambeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Archambeau trying to control here.
Manfield throwing shots but Archambeau is blocking nicely.
Archambeau is trying to control but can't.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Archambeau is defending well.
Manfield is keen to just control but Archambeau is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archambeau is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archambeau moves into full guard. #SUB#
Archambeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Manfield wants to control from the top but Archambeau keeps moving.
Archambeau wants to sweep but no luck.
Archambeau keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archambeau's guard. #SUB#
Archambeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manfield drops an elbow to the side of Archambeau's head.
Archambeau is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Archambeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manfield wants to pass to mount but Archambeau is defending the position. #T2#
Manfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Archambeau is staying active underneath Manfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archambeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Archambeau is trying to keep Manfield in close.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archambeau working a defensive guard here.
Archambeau has control of Manfield's left arm, preventing Manfield from doing any damage.
Manfield postures up in Archambeau's guard and throws a big left but Archambeau blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Archambeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archambeau keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archambeau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manfield has picked Archambeau up and slammed him! Archambeau can't keep hold of the triangle and Manfield manages to pass to side control!
Archambeau is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archambeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Archambeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Archambeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Archambeau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Archambeau is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Archambeau regains half guard.
Manfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Archambeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield.
Archambeau wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy.
Archambeau is looking to improve his position.
Manfield is keen to just control but Archambeau is a slippery customer.
Archambeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield.
Archambeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archambeau won't allow Manfield to pass to mount.
Manfield works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Archambeau tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Archambeau moves into the clinch successfully.
Archambeau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfield.
Archambeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Archambeau's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archambeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Manfield lands a really nice looking cross but Archambeau seems unphased.
Archambeau misses with the combination.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Archambeau checks it well.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Archambeau clinches up with Manfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Archambeau tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archambeau moves in looking to clinch but Manfield pushes him off.
Archambeau tries to clinch but Manfield moves away
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archambeau is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Archambeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Archambeau, which made it look bad.
Manfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manfield connects with a jab.#CL#
Archambeau clinches.
Archambeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manfield's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Manfield.
Archambeau fails to pull guard.
Archambeau jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Archambeau around his waist. Archambeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Pierre Archambeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Archambeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Manfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Archambeau is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Manfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Archambeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Archambeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archambeau defends it well.
Manfield trying to control the action but Archambeau is working from the bottom.
Manfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Archambeau is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archambeau avoid being mounted?#T3#
Manfield slips a nice elbow through Archambeau's hands, connecting with Archambeau's forehead.
Archambeau is trying to maintain the position but Manfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Archambeau controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Archambeau has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Manfield escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Manfield!
Archambeau avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Manfield.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Manfield trying to control the position but Archambeau is working away. #SUB2#
Manfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Archambeau is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Manfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Archambeau manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Manfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archambeau sees it coming and defends easily.
Archambeau trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reni Manfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Archambeau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 4
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Manfield misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Manfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Manfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manfield to get the leverage.
Chandler tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manfield is working away from the top position though.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chandler keeping hold of Manfield's head, controlling as best he can.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler has hold of Manfield's hands but Manfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard but Manfield has passed into side control.
Manfield scoring with punches from side control.
Manfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
Manfield trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chandler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler is looking to get to half guard.
Chandler keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chandler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler holds on to Manfield around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Manfield looking to control but Chandler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chandler tries to clinch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield fails with the takedown.
Manfield walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Manfield lands with a right hand.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
Chandler scores with a one two! Manfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manfield looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.#T1#
Chandler misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chandler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Manfield presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chandler tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Chandler wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Chandler can't escape the position.
Chandler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount.
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield postures up.
Manfield controlling his opponent. #T3#
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Chandler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Manfield throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Manfield is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manfield content to control rather than advance.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manfield misses with a head shot.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Manfield is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chandler as he works his way to full guard.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Manfield misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.#CL2#
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Manfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Chandler.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. #BC#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manfield backs up against the cage.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Manfield sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Manfield avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Manfield misses.
Chandler throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfield.
Chandler catches Manfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Manfield's head back.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Chandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chandler gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manfield is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manfield 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
A relieved looking Reni Manfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Manfield misses with a looping right.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Manfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chandler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler. #BC#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Manfield back into the cage.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Manfield.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chandler as Manfield tries to tie him up.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler works on Manfield's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
A short left from Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Manfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Manfield.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler pushes Manfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Manfield.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler lands a shot to the body.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Manfield is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Manfield. #TD#
Manfield tightens his grip and picks Chandler up, before dumping him to the ground. Chandler manages to land in guard.
Chandler pulls Manfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Manfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manfield's guard. #REVB#
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manfield throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it. #CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manfield throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler.
Joey Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Reni Manfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Manfield throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Chandler misses. #CL2#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Manfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Manfield breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Chandler throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range. #TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chandler!
Manfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Chandler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manfield wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Manfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Manfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Chandler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler keeps Manfield under control for a moment.
Manfield working away.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler controlling the action here.
Chandler working Manfield over with strikes.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Manfield is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chandler pushes Manfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Manfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manfield with a body shot.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Manfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Manfield gets tackled into the cage by Chandler. Chandler maintains the clinch.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfield.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Manfield tries to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling the position.
Manfield is trying to force a seperation but Chandler has the dominant position.
Manfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt.
Manfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield misses with an elbow strike.
Manfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler misses with a body punch. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
I've got Chandler 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld FN 7
Date: Jun 09, 2022

#R1#
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Manfield.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Manfield.
Manfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucas blocks a jab.
No joy there for Manfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
Manfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manfield thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
Lucas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lucas defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lucas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas digs a good hook to Manfield's body.
Manfield shoots in and drives through. Lucas sprawls well.
Albano Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Lucas misses the jab.
Manfield lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucas as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Lucas throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield tries to counter with a clinch but Lucas shakes him off and moves away.
Lucas throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Lucas leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Lucas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manfield.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Manfield.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Lucas. #TD2#
Manfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lucas wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Lucas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manfield on the ground.
Manfield pushing down on Lucas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manfield lands strikes from half guard.
Manfield stops Lucas from getting back to his feet.
Manfield wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas tries to kick Manfield off but Manfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Manfield drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manfield works his way into full mount!
Manfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lucas?
Manfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lucas looks a forlorn figure.
Manfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lucas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield with a couple of short strikes.
Lucas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Manfield with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
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#
Lucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Lucas misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucas should have avoided that one.
Lucas lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Manfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Manfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manfield stops Lucas from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manfield to get the leverage.
Lucas trying to control here.
Manfield stops Lucas from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lucas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lucas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Manfield regains half guard.
Lucas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Manfield looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Manfield wants to get back to full guard but Lucas has mounted him!
Manfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manfield throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Lucas manages to pass to side control.
Lucas wants to stand but Manfield is controlling his arm.#T2##SU#
Lucas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Manfield shoots in for a double leg but Lucas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl out of it but Manfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manfield tries to clinch there but Lucas circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lucas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucas jabs at Manfield's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Albano Lucas is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield fails to land the takedown.
Albano Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.#T3#
Lucas scores with a body shot.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manfield misses with a combination
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield wants to clinch
and Lucas counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucas scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manfield circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Lucas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manfield with a poor takedown
letting Lucas counter with a right hand.
Lucas slips under a jab.
Lucas throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Lucas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Manfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucas was covering up waiting for the punch and Manfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albano Lucas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?
Jab by Lucas.
Lucas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Manfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lucas.
Manfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucas throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Manfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lucas is trying to stand. #T1#
Manfield works his way into full mount!
Lucas wants to get back to his feet.
Manfield lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lucas hang on?
Manfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lucas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Manfield tries to control but Lucas wriggling away.
Lucas really wants to buck Manfield off and get back to his feet.
Manfield avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T2#
Manfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lucas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lucas can't escape the position.
Manfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lucas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manfield lands with some strikes.
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!
Manfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lucas?
Manfield landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Lucas is rocked!
Manfield won't let Lucas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oh Lucas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manfield wants to finish this one by submission but Lucas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Manfield.
Manfield scoring with strikes but Lucas is staying in there.
Manfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lucas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Manfield working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lucas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Manfield off and cradles Lucas's limp body as Manfield celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Reni Manfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Reni Manfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Archambeau has closed the distance and engaged Manfield in a clinch.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield is working for takedown but Archambeau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield tries to work over Archambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Archambeau avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archambeau's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Archambeau.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Archambeau avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archambeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
I was talking to Archambeau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Archambeau moves into the clinch.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Manfield can't break the clinch.
Archambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it. #T2#
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Archambeau scores with a hook to the body.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Archambeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
Manfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Archambeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a body punch. #T3#
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Archambeau avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau digs a right hand into Manfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manfield's gas tank.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
A hook to the body from Archambeau.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Archambeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Archambeau controls his hands.
Archambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Manfield. #T4#
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Manfield missing with knees to the body.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Archambeau controls his hands. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Archambeau closes the distance and clinches.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Archambeau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield leaning against his opponent.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pierre Archambeau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Manfield gets a clinch.
Manfield digs a right hand into Archambeau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archambeau's gas tank. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Manfield gets tackled into the cage by Archambeau. Archambeau maintains the clinch.
Archambeau presses Manfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archambeau.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Pierre Archambeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Archambeau.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Archambeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archambeau avoids it.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Archambeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch. #CL#
Archambeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfield missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Manfield.
Manfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archambeau swinging wildly here.
Manfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jean Pierre Archambeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Archambeau moves into the clinch.
Archambeau stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau lands a body punch.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Archambeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield has Archambeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archambeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jean Pierre Archambeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield tries to work over Archambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pierre Archambeau dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Archambeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manfield.
Archambeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfield tries to counter with a clinch but Archambeau shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Archambeau clinches up with Manfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Archambeau tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it. #TD2#
Manfield has hold of one of Archambeau's legs. Archambeau is fighting the takedown attempt but Manfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Manfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfield is in close to Archambeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manfield stops Archambeau from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Archambeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manfield is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archambeau trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfield trying to control but Archambeau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfield misses with a body shot. #CL#
Archambeau gets a clinch.
Manfield wants a takedown.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau digs a right hand into Manfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manfield's gas tank.
Archambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Manfield misses with a body punch.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Archambeau has double underhooks. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Pierre Archambeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Archambeau clinches up with Manfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Archambeau.
Manfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands. #T3#
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Archambeau.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archambeau's elbow.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Archambeau. #T4#
Manfield prevents a body shot from Archambeau.
Archambeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archambeau tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Archambeau back against the cage.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Pierre Archambeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Archambeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archambeau misses with a body punch.
Archambeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield tries a body shot but Archambeau blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Archambeau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archambeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Archambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archambeau works on Manfield's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Archambeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archambeau, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Archambeau!
Jean Pierre Archambeau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CDFC 38
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Manfield misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manfield to the mat! Manfield manages to get full guard.
Dux throws a strike but Manfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux controlling Manfield's posture. #T1#
Dux 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.
Manfield trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manfield trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux thows a huge punch but Manfield dodges it nicely.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount. #T2#
Dux is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux wants to control but Manfield is keeping him busy.
Dux winds up and cracks Manfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dux wants to take a breather but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Dux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Manfield keeps moving.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux stays in close to Manfield's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfield 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.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Dux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfield seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manfield's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux fails with the takedown.#CL#
Manfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manfield is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manfield down to the mat. Manfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dux on the side of the head.
Manfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfield sprawls well. Manfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manfield gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux wants to control from the top but Manfield keeps moving. #T1#
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield won't allow Dux to sweep him here. #T3#
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux cracks Manfield with a solid left hand.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom. #T4#
Manfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into Manfield's guard.
Manfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Manfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Manfield.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Manfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manfield.
Manfield takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manfield tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manfield to the ground. Manfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Dux scores with a takedown into Manfield's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Manfield.#T1#
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfield has wrist control.
Dux stands and throws Manfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
You can see the frustration on Manfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Manfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dux taking a break here but Manfield is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
Manfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux. #T3#
Manfield tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Manfield is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manfield avoid being mounted?
Dux winds up and cracks Manfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dux prevents Manfield from improving his position.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Manfield defends it.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Manfield's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux prevents Manfield from improving his position.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manfield as he avoids it easily.
Manfield throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Manfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfield takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manfield is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfield's waist but Manfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield cracks Dux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfield.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux thows a huge punch but Manfield dodges it nicely.
Dux is keen to just control but Manfield is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dux in particular looking to stall.
Manfield taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield gets full guard.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Manfield is a slippery customer.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dux dives in and grabs Manfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Manfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manfield is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manfield did well to prevent Dux getting side control.
Manfield regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dux.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfield has wrist control.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Manfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.#T4#
Manfield being controlled here momentarily.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manfield has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dux dives in and grabs Manfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Manfield. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Manfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Manfield.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dux shoots in and bounces Manfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manfield is trying to keep Dux in close. #T1#
Dux throws a strike but Manfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Manfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfield's guard. Nice move by Dux!#REVB#
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux pushing down on Manfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Manfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux trying to control from Manfield's half guard. Manfield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manfield's head.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux wants to sweep here but Manfield controlling him for the moment.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reni Manfield.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Frank Dux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CDFC 25: Tarver vs Manfield
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tarver drives through and clinches with Manfield against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfield walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manfield cracks Tarver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarver.
Manfield stalling.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfield walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tarver with a body shot.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Manfield pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.#CL2#
Manfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Tarver decides to pull guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into half guard.
Manfield is pressing down on Tarver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarver is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manfield lands a nice short elbow.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well. #SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well.
Manfield throwing shots but Tarver is blocking nicely.
Manfield is stalling here. Tarver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tarver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Tarver goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tarver but great work by Manfield.#T3#
Tarver defending against the ground and pound.
Manfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tarver will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tarver tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Manfield presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Manfield controlling his opponent.
Tarver tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Manfield controlling from the full mount.
Manfield landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tarver regains half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
Manfield is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfield misses with a straight left.
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes Manfield back into the cage.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manfield smiles and moves away. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manfield to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Manfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manfield has picked Tarver up and slammed him! Tarver can't keep hold of the triangle and Manfield manages to pass to side control!
Manfield works to advance to full mount. Tarver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manfield content just to control the position here.
Tarver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tarver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manfield prevents Tarver from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Tarver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manfield wants to control the pace but Tarver is squirming around nicely.
Tarver working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Tarver wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
Tarver gets back to half guard.
Tarver is staying active underneath Manfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield slips a nice elbow through Tarver's hands, connecting with Tarver's forehead.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarver is trying to control but can't.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #SUB2#
Manfield 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarver. That did some damage!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Manfield.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manfield throws a counter combo.
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tarver is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tarver clinches.
Manfield works on Tarver's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Tarver gets control of Manfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Manfield defends it easily. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tarver wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side#TD2#
and Manfield counters with a single leg into guard. Tarver didn't expect that. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into side control.
Manfield trying to control the action but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well.
Manfield is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Manfield is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking for a kimura from the bottom but Manfield passes into side control!
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Tarver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarver prevents Manfield from improving position. #T3#
Tarver gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarver trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tarver tries to clinch
and Manfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarver is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tarver has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Manfield is working Tarver over against the cage.
Tarver blocks an elbow strike.
Tarver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarvers head. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
No joy there for Manfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Manfield rushes Tarver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manfield to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfield.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Manfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tarver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarver has wrist control.
Manfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Manfield defends it easily.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarver is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manfield wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving. #SUB#
Tarver looking for subs off his back but Manfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tarver to regain full guard.
Manfield throwing strikes from guard but Tarver blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.#T3#
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarver.
Manfield pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Manfield has picked Tarver up - he's going for a ride! Manfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tarver wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manfield moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tarver.
Manfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Tarver is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tarver tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfield tries to control but Tarver wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manfield content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tarver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarver is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Tarver circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarver looks to clinch
and Tarver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfield throws a chopping leg kick but Tarver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tarver wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarver tries to clinch but Manfield moves out of range.
Tarver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarver's head.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarver slips under a jab from Manfield.#CL#
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Manfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Tarver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield misses with some punches.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Manfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manfield has a couple of punches blocked by Tarver.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarver controls his hands.
Manfield wants a takedown.
Tarver blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Tarver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manfield uses from the top position. #SUB#
Tarver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Manfield stacks Tarver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Manfield!
Manfield wants to control for a moment but Tarver uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Tarver is working away.
Tarver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tarver's guard.
Manfield stalling away here and it's allowed Tarver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manfield postures up. #SUB#
Manfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manfield throwing strikes but Tarver manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manfield is not content to let Tarver control the position.
Antonio Tarver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reni Manfield 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.
Manfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield is the new featherweight champion!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICE 12:Deireadh
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MY YARD 'Resurrect' in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Martins is trying to stall.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with a body punch.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manfield avoids it.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manfield's efforts to push away.#T1##TD#
Manfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manfield manages to mount him!
Martins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manfield is landing with some decent strikes but Martins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manfield raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.#T2#
Manfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Manfield trying to control but Martins is having none of it. #SUB#
Manfield has hold of Martins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martins is in a horrible position here. Manfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manfield scoring with strikes but Martins is staying in there.
Martins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Manfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
The referee warns Martins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manfield raining down shots from the mount!
Martins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manfield trying to control but Martins is having none of it.
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Manfield is landing with some decent strikes but Martins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4##SUB#
Manfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Manfield.#ROC#Martins is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield working Martins over with strikes here.
Martins is still in real trouble! Can Manfield finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield controlling from the full mount.
Martins seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield lands a couple of good shots and Martins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Manfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manfield tries to clinch up.
Manfield throws a right and a left that Martins avoids nicely.
Manfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield thumps Martins with a low kick.
Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Martins's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martins is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Martins circles away and we're back to standing.
Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Manfield rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins takes one on the button.#T1#
Martins throws a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfield is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Martins's body.
Manfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins connects with a high kick. #CL#
Martins tries to keep at a distance but Manfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martins misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T2#
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
A short right from Manfield on the inside.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Martins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins.
Manfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martins'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.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Manfield clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Manfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Manfield clinches with his opponent.
Manfield misses with a body punch. #TD#
Manfield is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manfield persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martins can't keep his opponent in guard - Manfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
Martins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield. #T1#
Manfield controlling the action here.
Martins is trying to control but can't.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Manfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manfield is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Manfield trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfield has gone for a leg lock! Martins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manfield's guard.#REVB#
Martins wanted to stand there but Manfield had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Manfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well.
Manfield is trying to keep Martins in close. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a triangle here but Martins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Martins landing strikes.
Manfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martins wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Manfield uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Manfield is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martins has his hands clasped together but Manfield extends and breaks Martins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield retains his featherweight title!
Reni Manfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICE 9; Speisialta na Nollag
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Manfield misses.
Drago throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
Drago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manfield throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
Drago slips a jab from Manfield.
As Manfield backs off Drago throws a huge counter combo but Manfield manages to avoid it all.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manfield swivels and escapes.
Manfield throws a combination. Drago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Manfield has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Drago wants a takedown. #BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Drago looks for a takedown but Manfield sprawls well.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Drago.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfield gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield gets underhooks to prevent Drago's takedown attempt.
Manfield misses with a body punch.
Manfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands. #T2#
Manfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfield misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manfield backing away here, and Drago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Manfield.#CL#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Manfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drago looks winded!
A hook to the body from Manfield. #T3#
Manfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Manfield.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manfield.
Manfield lands a body shot. #BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch. #CL#
Drago gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch. #BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Manfield looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range. #CL#
Manfield darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
Manfield pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Manfield clinches with his opponent.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Manfield.
Manfield pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield is working Drago over against the cage.
Manfield pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Manfield cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manfield cracks Drago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drago avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Manfield cracks Drago with a good jab.
Manfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Drago is rocked!
Manfield misses with a straight left.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Manfield finish him?
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Manfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfield. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Manfield drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage. #T1#
Manfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Manfield misses the target. #CL#
Manfield gets a clinch.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Manfield has knocked Drago down with a huge combo! Manfield steps away and waves a wobbly Drago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Manfield drops Drago with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drago looks back up at him and smiles so Manfield waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Reni Manfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield drops Drago with a naaaaasty hook - Drago is in real trouble here! Manfield dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield retains his featherweight title!
Reni Manfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICE 5: Arrived
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Manfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Manfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Manfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Manfield has Kong up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Manfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield stalling.
Kong blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Manfield works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Manfield thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Manfield staying out of range there.#CL#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Manfield.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manfield misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfield works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Manfield takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manfield checks a leg kick.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Manfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Manfield tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Manfield pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield lands with a right to the head.
Manfield lands an uppercut.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong prevents a body shot from Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands a nice shot that snaps Kong's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Manfield.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Manfield pushes him off.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head. #T3#
Manfield lands the left hand.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Manfield.
Manfield tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Manfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Manfield. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manfield lands a jab.#T4##CL2#
Manfield darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Manfield. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfield prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
A short right from Manfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a left to the body.
Manfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Manfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manfield is able to avoid easily.
Manfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manfield's head backwards.
Manfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Manfield does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Manfield drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage. #T1#
Manfield lands a left hand. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Manfield saw it coming and moves away.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manfield lands a jab to the head.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Manfield.
Manfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reni Manfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Manfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Manfield gets a clinch.
Manfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manfield lands a right hand. #BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kong throws a series of punches but Manfield avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield scores with a shot to the body.
Manfield lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manfield lands with a nice combination. Kong backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Manfield there.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manfield throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Manfield lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong misses with a body shot. #T4#
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Manfield throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Manfield has double underhooks.
Kong missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manfield lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Kong misses with a jab to the body
and Manfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kong scrambles back to his feet.
Manfield jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Manfield lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.#CL2#
Manfield darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.#T1#
Manfield cracks Kong with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Manfield.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Kong.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
Reni Manfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kong misses.
A left lands for Manfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Manfield scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manfield cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Kong misses with a looping right.#T3#
Manfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Manfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong moves forwards but Manfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Manfield tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield blocks a jab.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action. #T4#
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Manfield blocks with his arms. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manfield'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.
Manfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Manfield.
Manfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Manfield.
Kong prevents a body shot from Manfield.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield really dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and clinches.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong tries to clinch up but Manfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Manfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Manfield lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Manfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Manfield gets a clinch. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Manfield cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield connects with a jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Manfield has the dominant position.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield lands a body shot.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Manfield blocks it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfield.
A left hand lands to the body for Manfield.
Good body shot from Manfield.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Manfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield lands a left hand.
Manfield with a knee to the head.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manfield avoids it.
Manfield lands a body punch.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Manfield lands.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Kong is rocked!#T3#
A punch combination from Manfield misses.
Manfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manfield connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Manfield.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manfield moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Manfield scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Manfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Manfield.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong misses with a right hand
enabling Manfield to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch.
Manfield working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kong tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield blocks the elbow strike.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Manfield.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Manfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong is looking to clinch. #T1#
Manfield scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kong clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kong throws an elbow but misses.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Manfield.
Manfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manfield.
Manfield connects with a body shot.
Kong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong throws a hook but Manfield blocks it.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Jing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manfield connects with the punch.
Manfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Manfield counters with a straight right hand.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
Manfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Manfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manfield lands the left hand.
Manfield scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Kong misses.
Manfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manfield dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!#T3#
Manfield scores with a hook.
Manfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Manfield as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Kong.
Manfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Manfield off balance momentarily.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manfield.#CL2#
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Manfield scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Manfield.
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kong can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Manfield as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Manfield forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.
Manfield trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICE 1: Halloween Evolution
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Kong throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range. #CL2#
Manfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Manfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manfield checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield is working Kong over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Manfield lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Manfield rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manfield's sensitive parts. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Manfield with a jab.
Manfield throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manfield is able to avoid easily.
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a leg kick but Manfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Manfield.
Manfield tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Manfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield scores with a nice strike.
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Kong walks into a jab.
A cross from Manfield lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Manfield coming out on top.#CL2#
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manfield.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Manfield saw it coming and moves away.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong moves forwards but Manfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.#CL2#
Manfield instigates a clinch.
Manfield 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.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Manfield has the dominant position.
Manfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Manfield on the inside. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body. #T1#
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manfield.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Manfield as he connects with a hook.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Manfield.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Manfield moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Manfield prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Reni Manfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Manfield lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Manfield is blocking nicely.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Manfield. Beautiful body shot.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Manfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield lands a two punch combo.
Manfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manfield cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manfield lands a jab to the nose.
Kong walks into a jab.
Manfield cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Manfield lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong throws a right and a left that Manfield avoids nicely.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reni Manfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong misses with a leg kick
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manfield can pounce on him.
Kong swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield lands a right hook to the body.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong is trying to break free.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield lands a jab to Kong's midsection.#CL2#
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield is controlling him.#BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong. #CL2#
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Kong tries to circle away but Manfield has him pinned against the cage.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Manfield catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
Manfield jabs at Kong's body.#CL2#
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Manfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kong.
Manfield connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield thumps Kong with a low kick.
Kong 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.#CL2#
Manfield rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield with a jab.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Manfield moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield. #T3#
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manfield scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Manfield forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Manfield thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Manfield, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and clinches.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.#T4#
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manfield 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Manfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Holloway lands but Manfield takes it in his stride.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Holloway. #TD2#
Manfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Manfield moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Manfield has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holloway is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Manfield yanks on the arm and Holloway is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Manfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!#SUB2#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Manfield is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGregor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Manfield gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGregor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Manfield lets go of the hold and McGregor can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021

176 cm
18 yrs
154 lbs

163 cm
18 yrs
153 lbs

Kruth

Manfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kruth counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manfield after a bit of a struggle.
Kruth is trying to drag Manfield to the mat but Manfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kruth can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (0) Manfield
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kruth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfield wants to sweep here but Kruth controlling him for the moment.
Kruth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manfield on the ground.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruth defends it easily.
Manfield being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruth in particular looking to stall.
Manfield wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well. #T3#
Kruth is controlling the pace.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Manfield is defending well.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kruth wants to free his trapped foot but Manfield is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth controlling the action here. #T5#
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Manfield is defending well.
Kruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Manfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth wants to free his trapped foot but Manfield is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Kruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Kruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manfield for as long as he can get away with.
Manfield wants to control but Kruth is keeping busy.
Kruth content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Kruth continues to stall.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but Manfield defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Kruth is pressing down on Manfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manfield is holding on for now.
Manfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manfield.#T9#
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Kruth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruth is pressing down on Manfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manfield is holding on for now. #T10#
Manfield moves into full guard.
Kruth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Manfield's legs - danger averted.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass. #T11##SUB2#
Manfield working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
Kruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruth passes Manfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manfield is looking to improve his position.
Kruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Kruth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruth controlling from the top position.
Manfield wants to sweep here but Kruth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Manfield trying to control the position.
Kruth 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.
Kruth won't allow Manfield to sweep him here.
Kruth sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Manfield keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Kruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Manfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Manfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manfield looks winded!#SUB2#
Manfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kruth takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021

163 cm
18 yrs
153 lbs

167 cm
18 yrs
151 lbs

Manfield

Beavis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reni Manfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beavis is defended easily by Manfield.#TD2#
Beavis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manfield to the ground. Beavis is now in Manfield's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manfield (0) vs (2) Beavis
Beavis trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beavis escapes and throws Manfield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manfield (0) vs (5) Beavis
Manfield is trying to control Beavis's posture but Beavis avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Beavis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manfield rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beavis's guard! Nice work there by Manfield!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manfield (2) vs (5) Beavis
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beavis's guard.
Beavis gets back to full guard.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beavis's guard.
Manfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beavis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Beavis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manfield is trying to control. Beavis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Manfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Manfield passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manfield (5) vs (5) Beavis
Beavis is trying to work for a sweep but Manfield has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Manfield (7) vs (5) Beavis
Manfield fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Manfield moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Manfield (10) vs (5) Beavis
Manfield is looking to control Beavis but Beavis is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Manfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Manfield struggling to keep hold of the position.
Manfield is controlling the position but Beavis somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Manfield wants to pass to mount but Beavis is defending the position. #T4#
Beavis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manfield's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manfield (10) vs (9) Beavis
Manfield is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Manfield is having to fend off submission attempts from Beavis, who is looking to sink in the choke. Beavis doesn't have the hooks in though and Manfield manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manfield (12) vs (9) Beavis
Manfield postures up. #T5#
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beavis's guard. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beavis defends it well.
Manfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manfield works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manfield (15) vs (9) Beavis
Manfield wants to take Beavis's back here but Beavis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T6##SUB#
Manfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beavis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Manfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Manfield with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Manfield is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beavis is surviving well by controlling Manfield's body position as best he can.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beavis is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Beavis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Manfield 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.
Beavis is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beavis keeps working.
Beavis is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Beavis is not content to let Manfield control the position.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but Beavis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manfield to get the leverage.
Beavis is looking to improve his position.
Manfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manfield (18) vs (9) Beavis
Manfield takes Beavis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Beavis is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Manfield (21) vs (9) Beavis#T9##SUB#
Manfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beavis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Beavis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Manfield is trying to control but Beavis is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Beavis is trying desperately to improve position.
Manfield wants to control the pace but Beavis is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Manfield wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Manfield controlling his opponent.
Beavis tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Beavis is squirming around, avoiding Manfield's attempts to control the action.
Beavis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but Beavis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manfield to get the leverage. #T11#
Beavis wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy. #SUB#
Manfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beavis sees it coming and defends easily.
Beavis gets back to full guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Beavis is keeping the position.
Beavis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Beavis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manfield (21) vs (11) Beavis
Manfield moves into full guard.
Beavis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
Manfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manfield (23) vs (11) Beavis
Manfield is pushing down on Beavis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beavis is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfield has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13##SUB#
Manfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Beavis defends it.
Manfield wants to control but Beavis is keeping him busy.
Beavis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beavis defends it well. #T14#
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Beavis is working away.
Beavis is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Beavis actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beavis is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfield takes the fight on points by 23 to 11.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

163 cm
18 yrs
153 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Manfield

Hornby

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reni Manfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ralphie Hornby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manfield shoots in for a double leg but Hornby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Hornby, which made it look bad.
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hornby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hornby tightens his grip and picks Manfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Manfield manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manfield (0) vs (2) Hornby
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hornby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hornby is pushing down on Manfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Hornby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Hornby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hornby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position here.
Manfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hornby looking to improve position, pressing down on Manfield's thigh with his hand. Manfield seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hornby paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hornby's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Manfield picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reni Manfield!

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