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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Bitetti lands a head shot.
Bitetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mannion under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#CL#
Bitetti takes the fight into the clinch.
Bitetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannion tries to break free but Bitetti pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bitetti.
Bitetti 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.
Still in the clinch, Bitetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bitetti lands a nice uppercut.
Bitetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Bitetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bitetti breaks the clinch.
Bitetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mannion.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bitetti throws a good cross that connects.
Bitetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitetti checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bitetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bitetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannion backwards. #T1#
Bitetti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mannion's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mannion drops to his knees and Bitetti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Bitetti!
An out of breath Sanderlei Bitetti 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:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hideki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mannion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hideki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mannion won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideki avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mannion.
Mannion tries to buck Hideki off but Hideki is having none of it.
Mannion manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is staying active underneath Hideki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mannion wants to improve his position but Hideki is controlling well.
Hideki wants to take a breather but Mannion is having none of it.
Mannion trying to control but Hideki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion taking some punishment here, with Hideki in his half guard.
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. Hideki connects with a nice short shot to Mannion's temple.
Mannion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hideki is looking to stall here but Mannion recovers full guard. #T1#
Mannion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hideki 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.
Mannion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hideki.
Hideki postures up.
Hideki lands a couple of elbows.
Mannion is looking to stand up but Hideki isn't so interested in that idea.
Mannion lands an upkick as Hideki stands over him.
Hideki is looking to work some ground and pound but Mannion has wrist control.
Hideki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hideki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Hideki trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Mannion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hideki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mannion is trying to keep Hideki in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mannion scores with a punch to the head.
Hideki blocks the body kick.
Hideki scores with a decent looking hook.
Mannion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hideki.
Hideki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mannion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mannion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#T3#
Hideki fails with the takedown.
Mannion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mannion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hideki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Asanoyama Hideki has been cut.
Hideki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mannion on the side of the head.
Hideki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mannion's head.
A head kick misses from Mannion.
We've been informed that Hideki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mannion missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannion.
Mannion sets himself, and Hideki steps forward looking for the clinch! Mannion avoids it this time.
A low kick from Mannion misses
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannion misses with a looping left.
Hideki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mannion looks to throw a body kick
and Hideki counters with an inside leg kick.
Asanoyama Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannion needs to keep his hands up - Hideki had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hideki checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hideki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hideki scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannion should have avoided that one.
Mannion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lorde Mannion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hideki lands an overhand right.
Hideki thuds his right hand into Mannion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Mannion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hideki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asanoyama Hideki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mannion jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hideki shoots in and gets a takedown into Mannion's guard.
Mannion pushes Hideki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mannion swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Hideki fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannion.
Hideki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mannion throws a series of punches but Hideki avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Hideki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannion defends well and Hideki ends up having to push Mannion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mannion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Mannion keeps it at a distance.
As Hideki tries to get set, Mannion tries to push him back and clinch up but Hideki manages to avoid the attempt.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mannion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hideki counters with a left and a right that stings Mannion.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mannion misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Hideki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
Hideki closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mannion out cold! Mannion corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asanoyama Hideki! |
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Event:
Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Pollio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#KD#
Mannion throws a left that rocks Pollio and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mannion dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pollio regain composure!
#CUT#It looks like Lysander Pollio has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollio can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannion working the head and body with strikes.
Mannion trying to control the position but Pollio is working away.
Pollio is trying to get back to half guard.
Pollio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pollio trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mannion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mannion blocks the strikes from Pollio.
Mannion wants to control but Pollio is keeping him busy.
Pollio punching from the bottom.
Mannion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Mannion trying to control but Pollio is having none of it.
Pollio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mannion punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Mannion.#CUT#The cut above Lysander Pollio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lysander Pollio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lorde Mannion! |
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Event:
Big Wave 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Mannion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor.
Mannion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mannion sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mannion misses with a body shot.
Taylor throws a quick counter head kick but Mannion was just out of range.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mannion.
#CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
#TD#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Mannion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Mannion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Mannion throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mannion.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Mannion tries to pass.
Mannion preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor pulls Mannion in close to his closed guard and prevents Mannion from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground.
Taylor wants to stand up but Mannion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion tries to clinch #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mannion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Taylor thows a huge punch but Mannion dodges it nicely.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mannion trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Mannion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mannion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Kevin Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lorde Mannion's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mannion tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Mannion is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mannion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Taylor rushes Mannion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has Mannion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mannion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD#
Mannion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mannion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Mannion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mannion prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mannion is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mannion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Mannion misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.#T3##SU#
Taylor decides to stand back up. #CL#
Taylor clinches up with Mannion and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Taylor tightens his grip and picks Mannion up, before dumping him to the ground. Mannion manages to land in guard. #SU#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mannion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Mannion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorde Mannion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mannion.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Mannion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mannion tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mannion looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Mannion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Mannion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mannion defends it nicely.
As Taylor backs off Mannion throws a huge counter combo but Taylor manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lorde Mannion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Mannion.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mannion can do to turn this around?
Mannion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Mannion defending well.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mannion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Mannion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mannion manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mannion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Mannion sprawls well.
Mannion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Mannion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mannion as Taylor shoots in.
Mannion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a solid body kick.
Kevin Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mannion stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Mannion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mannion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mannion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Mannion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Lorde Mannion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Lorde Mannion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorde Mannion.
I think Taylor 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Taylor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
McCracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mannion lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Phil McCracken has been cut.
Mannion throws a head kick that misses.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mannion is looking to clinch.
Mannion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion throws a head kick that misses.
Mannion tries to score with a low kick but McCracken moves his leg out of the way.
McCracken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCracken throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Mannion misses with a body punch
and McCracken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mannion thinking.
McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken is looking to counter punch.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and McCracken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannion misses with a combination
and McCracken counters with a two punch combo.
Mannion wants to clinch
and McCracken counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
McCracken lands with a good body shot.
Mannion wants to clinch but McCracken slips to the side
and McCracken counters with a left and a right that stings Mannion.
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!
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannion.
Mannion misses with a hook to the body
and McCracken counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Mannion - that's a beauty! McCracken is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mannion can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lorde Mannion! |
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