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Event:
Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Thrax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrax tries to counter by clinching up but Mann breaks away and moves out of range.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrax clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Mann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mann is just content to waste time from the top position. Thrax takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrax is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mann trying to control but Thrax is working from the bottom.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
Thrax wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann passes into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrax keeps working.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Mann drives through with a takedown into Thrax's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mann manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Mann wants to free his trapped foot but Thrax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrax is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrax avoid being mounted?
Mann with the ground and pound but Thrax uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thrax trying to control the position here.
Thrax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann stops Thrax from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Mann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Thrax gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thrax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Mann won't allow Thrax to sweep him here.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.
Clay Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann passes into half guard.
Thrax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thrax is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann has his takedown stuffed
letting Thrax counter with a right hand. #T2#
Thrax with a nice cross.
Thrax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Thrax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Thrax counters with a nice right hand that sends Mann toppling to the canvas! Mann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thrax finish him?!#ROC#Mann is rocked!
Ant Thrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrax fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mann out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ant Thrax!
An out of breath Ant Thrax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mawma did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Mann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mawma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mawma trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Mawma has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Mawma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann 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.
Mann 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.
Mawma scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Mawma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawma connects with a couple of short punches.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawma. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawma won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mawma throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Mawma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Mawma is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
Mawma trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mann working for a triangle but Mawma defends it easily.
Mawma passes Mann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions off his back.
Mawma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Mawma controlling the pace.
Mann trying to hold on to Mawma's head to control him but Mawma postures up.
Mawma prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mawma wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is looking to control Mawma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mann avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mawma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mawma drops an elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Mann is staying active underneath Mawma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann won't allow Mawma to pass to mount.
Mawma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mawma.
Mann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mawma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mann looking for a guillotine here but Mawma defends easily.
Mawma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mann tries for a takedown but Mawma circles away easily
and Mawma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann checks a low kick from Mawma.
Mann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Mawma moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mawma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Mawma finds it's target.#TD#
Mawma gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joseph Mawma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann wants to control from the top but Mawma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Mann pushing down on Mawma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mawma wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mawma lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mawma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mawma 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#
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Mawma's brow.
Mawma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann wants to control from the top but Mawma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mawma is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mawma is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.
Mawma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mawma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann working the ground and pound.
Mann cracks Mawma with a big elbow. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Mawma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mawma tries to improve position but can't.
Mawma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mawma is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann is thwarting Mawma's attempts to control the position.
Mawma has hold of Mann's hands but Mann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawma manages to get to full guard.
Mawma keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mann shoots and misses
and Mawma counters with a straight right hand.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mawma defends well and Mann ends up having to push Mawma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mawma lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mawma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann shoots and misses
and Mawma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mawma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mann's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mawma controlling Mann's posture. #SUB2#
Mawma has his feet on Mann's thighs here. He's pushed Mann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mawma!
A victorious Joseph Mawma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 111
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Mann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Mann walks into a left hand.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.
#T1#
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Mann darts in looking for a takedown but Carvalho gets double underhooks and turns Mann into the cage.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Mann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho leaves Mann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
#TD2#
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mann is working for a kimura here but Carvalho manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mann's guard.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Mann's guard. #T4#
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho 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#
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho catches Mann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Mann getting side control.#SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Carvalho defends it.
Carvalho gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mann lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mann wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho 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##SUB#
Carvalho is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mann avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
And Mann tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
Mann dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mann.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mann's best efforts.#SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Mann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho moves into full guard.
Caio Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Carvalho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carvalho has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graines avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graines on his heels. He'll look to pass Graines's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines managing to control the position.
Mann trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom. #T1#
Graines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann advances to half guard.
Graines gets back to full guard.
Graines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann wants to control from the top but Graines keeps moving. #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#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graines 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.
Graines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Graines working a defensive guard but Mann passes into half guard.
Mann is nestled in close to Graines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graines regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mann. #SUB#
Graines has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Graines is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Graines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Graines has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Graines's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graines is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Graines content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mann has locked up a guillotine! Mann's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Graines is holding on here and Mann must be using up a lot of energy. Graines has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mann gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Mann!
Clay Mann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Outlaw 20 - Pollard vs Hickock
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ruiz cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Ruiz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Mann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
Mann is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruiz's head.
Ruiz is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.
Mann throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely. #T1#
Mann drops an elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Ruiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!
Ruiz doesn't have the hooks in and Mann manages to turn into his guard.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruiz is retaining full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Ruiz is keeping the position.
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruiz advances position into side control!
Mann struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruiz tries to get to his feet but Mann is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Ruiz in his guard. #SUB2#
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Ruiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
A lazy left from Ruiz finds it's target.#TD2#
Mann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mann controlling the position from side mount.
Ruiz is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is chipping away with strikes.
Mann is working Ruiz over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Mann working away.
Ruiz is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruiz tries to escape but Mann is in control.
Ruiz is looking to reverse the position.
Mann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mann working away.
Mann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mann tries to move to mount but Ruiz blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Mann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.
Ruiz tries to improve position but can't.
Clay Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working. #SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruiz is trying to work for a sweep but Mann has mounted him!
Mann landing strikes from the mount and Ruiz is in trouble!
Mann looking to control but Ruiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruiz is desperately trying to improve his position but Mann has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruiz hang on?
Ruiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ruiz is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Mann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mann keeps trying to improve his position.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is not content to let Mann control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mann tries for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
Mann creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ruiz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mann looks up at the clock and then as Ruiz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann working away.
Mann lands an elbow.
Mann laying and praying for a moment but Ruiz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mann lands strikes from half guard.
Mann trying to control the pace.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruiz gets back to full guard.
Ruiz wants to hit a sweep here but Mann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruiz there! #T4#
BOOM! Mann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ruiz looks a forlorn figure.
Ruiz tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Ruiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Mann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Mann!
A relieved looking Clay Mann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Outlaw 16 - 145 Showdown
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann slips a jab from Crumb.
Crumb throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mann is standing up over Crumb. Crumb looks to escape but Mann dives into side control.
#REVB#
Crumb taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mann wants to control but Crumb is keeping him busy.
Mann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann cracks Crumb with a big right hand but Crumb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Crumb looks to move to half guard but instead Mann has passed into mount! Damn!
Mann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crumb's face.
#T1#
Mann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crumb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mann.
We've been hearing that Mann has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mann is landing with some decent strikes but Crumb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann landing strikes from the mount.
Mann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mann content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crumb for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Mann raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Mann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann unloads with some shots from mount but Crumb bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crumb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann wants to control the pace but Crumb is squirming around nicely.
Crumb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Mann looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mann content just to control the position here.
Mann cracks Crumb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Crumb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mann.
Mann landing strikes from the mount.
Mann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crumb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crumb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crumb is bucking up trying to escape but Mann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Crumb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mann. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crumb throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.#TD#
Crumb gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mann 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.#SUB#
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Mann wants to pass the guard but Crumb is keeping the position.
Crumb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crumb is looking to sweep but instead, Mann has passed into half guard.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann drops an elbow to the side of Crumb's head. #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#
Mann 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.
Mann moves into full mount! Crumb won't be happy about that!
Mann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crumb?
#T3#
Mann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clay Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mann punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mann controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Crumb is bucking up trying to escape but Mann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mann raining down shots from the 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crumb misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Crumb.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Crumb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crumb.
Crumb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumb can do to turn this around?
Mann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crumb misses with an uppercut.
As Crumb tries to get set, Mann tries to push him back and clinch up but Crumb manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crumb. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Crumb throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crumb but Crumb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumb throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Mann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mann wants to control from the top but Crumb keeps moving.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Crumb keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann pushing down on Crumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sutton Crumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mann.
Mann lands a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Clay Mann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Mann!
Clay Mann thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Outlaw 13 - Jazz vs Zinc
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwerinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwerinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mann, into his guard. #REVR#
Schwerinn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mann 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwerinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwerinn 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##T1#
Schwerinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann wants to improve his position but Schwerinn is controlling well.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann is trying to control the position but Schwerinn postures up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Schwerinn from controlling successfully.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann managing to control the position.
Schwerinn lands a couple of elbows.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwerinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Schwerinn wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwerinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Schwerinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwerinn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schwerinn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schwerinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann 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.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Schwerinn is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Schwerinn wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Schwerinn advances position into side control!
Schwerinn lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Schwerinn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schwerinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schwerinn lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Mann feints and as Schwerinn raises his hands in defense, Mann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Schwerinn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Schwerinn's brow.
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.
Mann lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwerinn tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.#T1#
Schwerinn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Schwerinn looking for submissions off his back.
Schwerinn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schwerinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schwerinn gets back to full guard.
Schwerinn being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Schwerinn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Schwerinn chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Mann wants to sweep here but Schwerinn controlling him for the moment.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwerinn. #SUB2#
Mann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Schwerinn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mann has tightened it up now! Schwerinn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clay Mann!
Clay Mann thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1083 Round 4
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Schwerinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwerinn tries to pass to full mount but Mann defends it.
Mann tries to roll over but Schwerinn keeps him under control.
Schwerinn wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Schwerinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann has a hand on Schwerinn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schwerinn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann wants to hold on but Schwerinn pushes him away.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schwerinn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Schwerinn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schwerinn wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwerinn has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwerinn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mann looks a forlorn figure.
Schwerinn avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Schwerinn maintains control.
Schwerinn 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.
BOOM! Schwerinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Schwerinn raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Schwerinn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mann has worked his arm free - good work by Mann!
Schwerinn lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwerinn advances nicely into full mount.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Schwerinn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwerinn working Mann over with strikes here.
Schwerinn raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schwerinn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schwerinn with shots to the head and body - Mann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwerinn cracks Mann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schwerinn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Mann is rocked!
Schwerinn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Schwerinn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwerinn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mann scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Schwerinn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Schwerinn stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Schwerinn!
After winning the bout, Keith Schwerinn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1083 Round 3
Date: Jan 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kee avoids it really well and circles away.
Kee throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kee.#TD2#
Kee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kee passes into half guard.
Kee wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kee has control of the leg. #T1#
Kee with the ground and pound but Mann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee scoring with some ground and pound.
Kee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kee postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kee postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Kee cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
Kee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kee tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Kee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kee. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Kee feints the counter takedown.
Kee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Kee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kee goes for a double leg but Mann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mann continues to drive forward.
Mann tries to work over Kee's front leg with a kick but Kee checks it.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Kee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kee can't get the takedown.
#T3##BC2#
Kee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Kee persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kee misses with a hook
#TD#
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kee looks winded!
Kee is trying to keep Mann in close.
Kee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. #REVB#
Kee trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Kee is proving a slippery customer.
Kee cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kee connects with a couple of short punches.
Mann is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann takes a swing at Kee's ribcage but misses.
Kee feints the counter takedown.
Mann slaps away a takedown attempt from Kee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann slips a jab from Kee.
Mann misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Kee counters with a takedown into side control.
Kee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mann's legs.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kee's best efforts.
Kee is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kee wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kee stands up over Mann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann 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.
Mann is controlling Kee's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kee lands a nice shot to the head.
Kee 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.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Kee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Mann regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Kee eventually gives up the hold.
Mann tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kee prevents Mann from improving his position.
Kee content to control rather than advance.
Kee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kee is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
Kee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kee 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mann wants to land a leg kick but Kee is out of range.
Kee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mann, pushing him back against the cage.
Kee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mann defends well and Kee ends up having to push Mann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kee or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Clay Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann wants to clinch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Kee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kee lands in his opponent's guard.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kee is one step ahead there.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan Kee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mann is looking for a sweep.
Kee working the body and head with strikes.
Kee lands an elbow.
Kee trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kee is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Mann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kee's best efforts.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann controls Kee momentarily but Kee frees himself.
Kee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kee rolls with it to try and escape but Mann cranks on the arm and Kee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mann!
After winning the bout, Clay Mann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1083 Round 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menzies is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Menzies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Menzies tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Menzies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menzies won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menzies is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menzies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menzies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
The strikes coming from Mann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Menzies tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann advances to mount.
Menzies regains half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Menzies trying to control but Mann postures up.
#T2#
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mann is nestled in close to Menzies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menzies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann wants to pass to mount but Menzies is defending the position.
Menzies is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.
Menzies is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Menzies! #T3#
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mann with a couple of short strikes.
Mann dominating with strikes here.
Menzies is in a horrible position here. Mann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Menzies trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menzies tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Menzies working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Mann looking to finish Menzies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menzies!
Menzies is looking to improve his position but Mann isn't that keen on the idea.
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Menzies has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann controlling from the back.
Menzies is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Menzies throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menzies is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Menzies trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menzies content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann pulls Menzies in close to his closed guard and prevents Menzies from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mann passes into half guard.
Menzies trying to control but Mann postures up.
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. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Menzies's temple.
Mann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Menzies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Mann quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mann but it's paid off an Menzies is forced to tap! Nice work by Mann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mann!
An out of breath Clay Mann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1083 Round 1
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Hooker there.
Hooker scores with a jab. Mann acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Mann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mann drops back looking for a leg! Hooker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooker manages to kick Mann off! Mann jumps back into Hooker's guard.
Mann 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.
Mann stops Hooker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooker has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mann dives into side control.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Hooker stops Mann from passing to mount.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Hooker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mann 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.
Hooker pushes Mann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hooker is not content to let Mann control the position. #SUB#
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Hooker tries to improve position but can't.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooker keeps working.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann lands an elbow.
Mann working away.
Mann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Hooker is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Mann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Hooker is rocked!
Mann cracks Hooker with a big elbow.
Hooker is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?
Mann scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hooker is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mann can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Mann! |
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