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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Parker manages to pass to side control.
Manfla is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Manfla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker works his way into full mount!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Manfla really wants to buck Parker off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Parker looking for a guillotine from mount but Manfla is having none of it.
Manfla manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Manfla, under a barage of strikes from Parker.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Manfla tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Manfla as Parker shoots in.
Manfla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Manfla stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Manfla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Manfla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Manfla counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker is trying to drag Manfla to the mat but Manfla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker looks winded!
Knees to the body from Manfla.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.#TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manfla controlling from the top position. #T4#
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has hold of Manfla's hands but Manfla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables Manfla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leo Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to hold Manfla in close to prevent damage but Manfla has managed to pass into half guard.
Manfla stalling.
Parker is looking to control Manfla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
Parker pushes Manfla off looking to stand but Manfla dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manfla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Manfla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker looking to control but Manfla passes into half guard.
Manfla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker 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.
Manfla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manfla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker 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.
Nice strikes from Manfla there.
Manfla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Manfla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manfla controlling the action here.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker wants to improve his position but Manfla is controlling well.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
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. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Manfla not doing much here.
#T4#
Parker wants to control the action here but instead Manfla manages to pass to full mount!
Parker tries to lock up and control but Manfla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manfla content just to control the position here.
Parker wants to hold on but Manfla pushes him away.
Manfla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manfla 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!
Manfla punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that second round.
That's time! Manfla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Manfla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Manfla.#TD#
Manfla lands a takedown into guard.
Manfla trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working a defensive guard but Manfla manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfla lands an elbow.
Manfla working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Manfla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manfla asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfla working the body and head with strikes.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker wants to control but Manfla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Manfla seems content to control.
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. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Manfla working the head and body with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Manfla is looking for a kimura here.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfla.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leo Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Manfla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfla is looking to advance position but Parker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control.
Manfla is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parker.
Parker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manfla!
Manfla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker wants to control the pace but Manfla is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfla has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T1#
Manfla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but Parker has full control of the position and if anything, Manfla has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Parker is persistently looking for the submission but Manfla is defending it well.
Will Parker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Parker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Manfla is defending well though. Parker let's go of the attempt for now.
Manfla takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Parker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Parker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Parker looking for the RNC. #T3#
Parker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Parker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker gets his hands free as Manfla looks to control.
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker is riding his opponent, not letting Manfla buck him off.
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Manfla manages to turn into his guard.
Manfla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Manfla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Manfla looking to pass the guard.
Manfla won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Parker for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker trying to control but Manfla is working from the bottom.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker stops Manfla from standing up. #T1#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parker throws a head kick but Manfla moves out of range.
Leo Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Manfla.#T2#
Manfla moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
#TD2#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfla keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Manfla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVR#
Manfla forces his way into half guard.
Manfla winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manfla in particular looking to stall.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Manfla is very close to passing his half guard.
Manfla not doing much here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Manfla has control of the leg.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfla slows the pace down in half guard.
Manfla stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Manfla not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manfla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Manfla sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Manfla darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfla.
Parker jumps guard but Manfla stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manfla digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manfla lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker tries to circle away but Manfla has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Manfla.
Manfla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manfla lands an uppercut.
Manfla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside. #T2##TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Manfla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manfla controls the pace.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Parker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Manfla rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfla throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Manfla has Parker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manfla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parker tumbling to the mat - Manfla dives into Parker's guard.
Manfla 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.
Manfla continues to stall.#T4#
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manfla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfla defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfla 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'. |
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