Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Barkley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Barkley wants to slow McManus down by chopping away at his legs.
McManus lands a jab.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Barkley defending well as McManus loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from McManus.
McManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
McManus connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends McManus tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves McManus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley is looking to slow McManus down with leg kicks.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Barkley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McManus manages to circle out of the way.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
McManus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends McManus tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves McManus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McManus is rocked!
McManus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Barkley throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McManus is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zavian Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Zavian Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
McManus misses with a few strikes there.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick from McManus lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McManus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
McManus tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus. #T1#
McManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McManus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Martin lands an uppercut.
McManus working hard to break the clinch.
Martin stalling.
McManus is trying to break free.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McManus looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McManus lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from McManus.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
McManus misses with a double jab.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
McManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a big shot that misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
McManus stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus is breathing heavily.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus can't break the clinch. #T4#
Martin just leaning against McManus, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
McManus misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T5#
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
McManus swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus misses with a looping left.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin. #T6#
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Martin blocks a head kick by McManus.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McManus. Those never looked like landing.
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range. #T7#
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Nice jab there from McManus.
McManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses the jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus misses with a body shot.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus misses with a body shot.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.#T8#
McManus looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
McManus takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a looping right.
McManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin slips a jab from McManus.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.#T9#
McManus misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
McManus takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Martin slips a jab from McManus.
McManus cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.#T1#
McManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Justice McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Martin. #T2#
Martin scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
A short left from Martin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Martin prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Martin is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Martin.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
McManus tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#McManus is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh McManus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus seems to have got his legs back now.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin dips a shoulder and cracks McManus with a mighty uppercut! McManus falls back against the cage and Martin unloads with a barrage of strikes! McManus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Martin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Martin!
A very excited looking Pablo Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippolytos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hippolytos manages to circle out of the way.
Hippolytos throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a nice body shot.
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hippolytos tries to close the distance and clinch but McManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hippolytos keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.#T1#
Hippolytos throws a leg kick
and McManus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hippolytos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hippolytos pushes McManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hippolytos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hippolytos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hippolytos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hippolytos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hippolytos throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch. #T2#
McManus is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as McManus blocks the leg kick.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McManus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
McManus checks a leg kick.
It appears McManus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos walks into a straight right hand from McManus.
McManus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.#T3#
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus avoids the head kick by Hippolytos.
McManus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hippolytos.
McManus is looking for a counter combo.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Hippolytos throws the kick towards the body but McManus avoids it.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus misses with a low kick.
Hippolytos misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease. #T5#
McManus tries to clinch but Hippolytos is having none of it.
Hippolytos lands with a thumping leg kick.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcManus.
McManus is looking to score with low kicks.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hippolytos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Hippolytos shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hippolytos.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Hippolytos misses with a kick to the body
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hippolytos missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hippolytos throws out the jab.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T7#
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Niache Hippolytos has been cut.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McManus counter with a right hand.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McManus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McManus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McManus sets himself, and Hippolytos steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.#T8#
Hippolytos lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippolytos. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hippolytos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hippolytos circles away.
Hippolytos throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a left to the body.
Hippolytos throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.#T9#
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with a body kick.
McManus lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
As Hippolytos backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hippolytos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hippolytos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McManus. McManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Hippolytos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hippolytos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hippolytos swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niache Hippolytos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niache Hippolytos's cut.
That's time! McManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Hippolytos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks the body kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hippolytos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
McManus moves into range and clinches up with Hippolytos.
Hippolytos scores with a shoulder strike.
McManus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hippolytos controls his hands. #T1#
McManus can't get the takedown.
McManus wants to take the fight to the mat but Hippolytos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McManus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
McManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Hippolytos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hippolytos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hippolytos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McManus misses with a body punch.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus. #T2##BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos misses with a hook.
Hippolytos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hippolytos blocks the low kick.
Hippolytos takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hippolytos is defending well for now.
McManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hippolytos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McManus throws an elbow but misses.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Hippolytos.
McManus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hippolytos after a bit of a struggle.
Hippolytos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McManus's efforts to push away.
Hippolytos lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hippolytos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Hippolytos can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Hippolytos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hippolytos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it.
Hippolytos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T5#
A short left from Hippolytos.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hippolytos pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippolytos scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
A short uppercut from McManus.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hippolytos lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T6#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McManus is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos stops a takedown attempt from McManus.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hippolytos. #BC#
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hippolytos misses with a body kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.#T7#
A swing and a miss from Hippolytos.
A slow jab from Hippolytos misses its intended target.
Hippolytos throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hippolytos moves into the clinch successfully.
Hippolytos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus lands an elbow inside.
Hippolytos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with a knee strike. #T8#
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with an elbow over the top.
McManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hippolytos avoids the damage to the body.
Hippolytos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Hippolytos on the inside.
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hippolytos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hippolytos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippolytos.
McManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hippolytos lands a left hand. #T9#
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
Hippolytos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hippolytos checks a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niache Hippolytos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos misses with a looping left.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos misses with a leg kick
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Hippolytos in his tracks momentarily.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus throws a counter high kick but Hippolytos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
McManus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick as McManus jumps back.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McManus checks a leg kick.
Hippolytos blocks a head kick by McManus.
Hippolytos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Hippolytos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hippolytos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McManus.#T2#
Hippolytos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
Hippolytos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hippolytos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Hippolytos will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hippolytos misses with a combination
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL#
McManus clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hippolytos just misses with a elbow thrown towards McManus's brow.
Hippolytos stalling against the cage.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus trying to land knees to the body.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control. #BC#
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Hippolytos pushes him off.
McManus wants to clinch up but Hippolytos keeps it at a distance.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.
Hippolytos is looking to slow McManus down with leg kicks.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hippolytos tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T5#
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#That has opened up Niache Hippolytos's cut even more.
Hippolytos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hippolytos scores with a nice head shot.
Hippolytos wants to land a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hippolytos lets loose with a powerful body kick. McManus will feel that in the morning.
Hippolytos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T6#
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hippolytos thinking.
A leg kick checked by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Hippolytos thows a leg kick but McManus checks it
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Hippolytos backing up. Hippolytos nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus scoring well with a low kick there.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hippolytos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.#T7#
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hippolytos rushes McManus and presses him up against the cage.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it. #BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
Hippolytos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McManus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Niache Hippolytos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily. #T8#
McManus misses with a leg kick.
Hippolytos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McManus blocks it well.
Hippolytos thumps McManus with a low kick.
A big right from Hippolytos misses.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Hippolytos moves his leg out of the way.
Hippolytos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos closes the distance but McManus moves to the side
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hippolytos looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
Hippolytos throws a wild body kick that McManus sees coming a mile off.
Hippolytos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McManus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McManus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hippolytos misses the body punch
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos connects with a solid leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hippolytos avoided it.

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 Justice McManus.
I think Hippolytos 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niache Hippolytos!
An out of breath Niache Hippolytos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
McManus staying out of range there.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo thuds a left hand into McManus's body.
Socippo throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McManuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Socippo scores with the left hand. McManus knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Socippo works McManus's body with a nice hook.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
McManus moves away from the strike by Socippo.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Socippo swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McManus in his tracks.
McManus slips a jab from Socippo.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Socippo avoided it.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T3#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Socippo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Socippo misses with a body shot #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.#BC#
McManus breaks the clinch.
McManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Socippo throws a right hand that McManus ducks under and follows up with a left that McManus also avoids with ease.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Socippo.#T4#
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo thumps McManus with a low kick.
Socippo misses with a hook.
McManus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.#T5#
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
McManus needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Socippo catches McManus right on the button with a cross.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T6#
Socippo misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Socippo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo scores with a shot to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socippo misses with an uppercut.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Socippo misses with a hook
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
McManus has closed the distance and engaged Socippo in a clinch. #T7#
Socippo tries to break the clinch but McManus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
A jab from Socippo misses.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Socippo misses with a few strikes there.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Socippo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. McManus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McManus avoids the head kick by Socippo. #T8#
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T9#
McManus throws out a leg kick but Socippo moves out of range and McManus only half commits.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
McManus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socippo.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socippo manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McManus misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through McManus's defenses.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
Socippo lands a jab to McManus's midsection.#CL#
McManus clinches up with Socippo and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Socippo both land. Nice combination.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo scores with a sloppy right hand. McManus should have avoided that one.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Socippo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
A right-left combo lands from Socippo.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McManus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Socippo misses.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Socippo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McManus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Socippo counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
McManus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McManus wants to clinch.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily. #T4#
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
McManus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo wants to slow McManus down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a double jab
and McManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.#T5#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
A big right from Socippo misses.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Socippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Socippo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McManus slips under a jab from Socippo.
Socippo tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T6#
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Socippo.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Socippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McManus blocks a jab.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socippo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Socippo checks a leg kick.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McManus is out of range and Socippo settles back down.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.#T8#
Socippo lunges at McManus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McManus's hand.
McManus connects with an inside leg kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo misses with a double jab #CL#
and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Socippo manages to break the clinch.
Socippo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T9#
Socippo connects with the punch.
Socippo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
Socippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socippo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Socippo throws out a counter right but McManus avoids it with no problem.
McManus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
McManus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Socippo digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
Socippo throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus slips a straight right by Socippo.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Socippo.
McManus checks a leg kick.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo needs to keep his hands up - McManus had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo throws a combination. McManus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
And McManus counters with a quick kick to the body but Socippo blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo's corner calls for a 1-2. Socippo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus tries to clinch there but Socippo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus throws a quick counter head kick but Socippo was just out of range.#T3#
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
Socippo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McManus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Socippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McManus under the eye.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
McManus tries to clinch up.#CL#
McManus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Socippo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range. #T5#
Socippo tries to work over McManus's front leg with a kick but McManus checks it.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
Socippo lands with a right hand.
Socippo misses with a body shot
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Socippo's knee momentarily.#T6#
Socippo cracks McManus with a good jab.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a good low kick that Socippo was not able to check.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
McManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Socippo misses with a body kick.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
A jab from Socippo misses.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo dips to his left and cracks McManus with an uppercut!#T7#
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socippo tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
McManus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socippo to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Socippo finds it's target.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
McManus tries to clinch up.
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo jabs McManus right on the nose. McManus blinks but takes it well.
Socippo misses with a low kick.#T9#
McManus moves to clinch but Socippo breaks away
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McManus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo tries a quick counter leg kick but McManus is wise to it.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Socippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Socippo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
A victorious Luther Socippo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
McManus staying out of range there.
Thorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thorn throws a hook but McManus blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked McManus down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly McManus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Thorn shrugs it off though.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.#T1#
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a leg kick.
Thorn looks winded!
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
McManus slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus moves out of range as Thorn strikes.#CL#
McManus moves into the clinch.
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Thorn tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch. #CL#
McManus clinches with his opponent.
McManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Thorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn cracks McManus with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McManus falls to his knees and Thorn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McManus throws a wild body kick that Socippo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Socippo moves his leg out of the way.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a nice head kick!
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
McManus works Socippo's body with a nice hook.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Socippo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
Socippo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from McManus misses the target.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus misses with a straight left.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.#T6#
McManus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo checks a low kick from McManus.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T7#
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McManus.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T8#
McManus throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
McManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T9#
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socippo was well out of range. Poor timing from McManus.
McManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from McManus tenderised Socippo's leg. Socippo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks a head kick by McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from McManus.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Socippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Socippo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
McManus misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a low kick, looking for Socippo's leg but Socippo calmly moves out of range.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus looks to land a combination but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Socippo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McManus's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
McManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socippo trying to stand up but can't free himself from McManus's guard.
McManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socippo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McManus advances position into side control!#SUB2#
McManus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Socippo, who protects the arm well.
Socippo is trying to buck McManus off.#T4#
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
McManus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
McManus works to advance to full mount. Socippo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McManus punching from mount but Socippo doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
McManus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Socippo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Socippo tries to buck McManus off but he can't manage it. #T5#
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Socippo is looking to escape.
Socippo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
McManus working for a guillotine from mount but Socippo is in no mood to give up.
McManus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Socippo because McManus loaded up on that one.
McManus controlling his opponent.
McManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McManus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Socippo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McManus working the strikes but Socippo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but McManus is controlling him
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socippo won't allow McManus to pass to mount.
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Socippo moves out of range as McManus strikes.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther Socippo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Socippo slips under a jab from McManus.
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick.
McManus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Socippo blocks a leg kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a leg kick that misses.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Socippo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
McManus lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus throws a big shot that misses.
McManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A good leg kick by McManus.
Socippo 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.
McManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McManus with a nice calf kick.
McManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
McManus throws a leg kick but Socippo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T5#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Socippo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McManus!
McManus looks to move to half guard but instead Socippo has passed into mount! Damn!
Socippo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T6#
McManus is looking to improve his position but Socippo isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Socippo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Socippo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T7#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus connects with a body shot that sends Socippo's belly button to the back.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
McManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McManus scores with a nice head shot.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus misses with a looping left.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo avoids them all with ease.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T9#
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus scores with a shot to the body.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice McManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Thorn lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn is pawing at McManus, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into McManus's nose. McManus is badly hurt! Thorn pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! McManus tries desperately to hold on but Thorn is relentless in his assault! As McManus receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Thorn away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!

Event: TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Soderberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soderberg throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus throws a counter combo.
Soderberg misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Soderberg's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McManus slips a straight right by Soderberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McManus! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus throws out a counter right but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McManus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soderberg.
A shot to the liver by Soderberg. Beautiful body shot.
Soderberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McManus eats them both and turns towards Soderberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from McManus
and Soderberg counters with a straight right hand.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderberg misses the target.
Soderberg dodges the punch combination from McManus.
Soderberg throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice jab there from Soderberg.
A head kick from McManus lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Soderberg cracks McManus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderberg lands with an uppercut that bounces McManus off the cage and back into range.
McManus throws an off balance right hand
and Soderberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soderberg throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
Soderberg lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Soderberg.#T2#
Soderberg throws out a powerful jab.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Soderberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soderberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soderberg lands a jab to the head.
McManus takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McManus back to the cage. Soderberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McManus looks to land a body kick but Soderberg moved away.
Soderberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Soderberg works the jab nicely.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Soderberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderberg lands a lovely overhand right.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soderberg.
McManus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soderberg misses with a hook to the body
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soderberg finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
Soderberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soderberg with a hook.
Soderberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McManus has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg lands a slapping body shot.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
As Soderberg backs off McManus throws a huge counter combo but Soderberg manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Soderberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soderberg's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Soderberg backs off McManus throws a huge counter combo but Soderberg manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Soderberg. #ROC#McManus is rocked!
Soderberg fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked McManus out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stefan Soderberg!
Stefan Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 21
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Manfred backing up. Manfred nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Manfred jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfred misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Manfred backing up. Manfred nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Manfred tests McManus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manfred thows a leg kick but McManus checks it
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Manfred will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Manfred shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfred throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McManus wants to stand but Manfred is controlling the position.
Manfred cracks McManus with a solid left hand.
Manfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Manfred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McManus wants to stand up but Manfred is controlling him.
Manfred works over McManus with some ground and pound from guard.
Manfred working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McManus's head.
Manfred wants to pass the guard but McManus is keeping the position.
Manfred is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
McManus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
McManus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manfred looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
A left and a right from McManus both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Manfred avoids the head kick by McManus.
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfred looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfred.
McManus unleashes a big counter combination but Manfred bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Manfred gets the takedown into side control.
Manfred working the body and head with strikes.
McManus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manfred connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Manfred content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McManus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manfred.
Manfred cracks McManus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McManus is pushing Manfred's head away, looking to escape. Manfred manages to hold on to the position though.
Manfred is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McManus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manfred lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Manfred grinds an elbow into McManus's temple.
McManus is trying to get back to his feet.
McManus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manfred lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is trying to get back to his feet.
Manfred is trying to ground and pound but McManus uses the momentary lack of control by Manfred to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McManus is trying to stand.
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 Klaus Manfred will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfred misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a two punch combo.
McManus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McManus connects with a leg kick.
Manfred throws a leg kick that misses.
Manfred takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manfred takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manfred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Manfred throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Manfred shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfred controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manfred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Manfred cracks McManus with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred postures up in McManus's guard and throws a big left but McManus blocks it.
Manfred controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manfred distracts McManus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manfred sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manfred throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McManus wants to stand and escape but Manfred is having none of it.
Manfred sitting in guard here, content to control.
McManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
McManus pushes Manfred off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manfred throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
McManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McManus avoids the body shot from Manfred.
McManus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that McManus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Manfred throws a leg kick
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
Manfred just misses with a punch to the body.
As Manfred backs off McManus throws a huge counter combo but Manfred manages to avoid it all.#TD#
McManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McManus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Manfred misses with a straight left.
McManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manfred throws a leg kick
and McManus counters with a stiff right hand.
McManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manfred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Manfred darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manfred is controlling the pace.
McManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manfred not doing much here.
Manfred 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.
Manfred looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McManus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Manfred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McManus is trying to escape back to his feet but Manfred uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Klaus Manfred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McManus parries the strikes from Manfred easily there. Manfred is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McManus to escape.
McManus pushes Manfred away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manfred gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McManus is not content to let Manfred control the position.
Manfred landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manfred is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McManus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manfred has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Manfred controlling the position from side mount.
Manfred is chipping away with strikes.
McManus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manfred controls the position.#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.
Manfred scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McManus to see if he's OK.
Manfred lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McManus down.
McManus being controlled for a moment.
Manfred cracks McManus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manfred wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy. #ES2#
McManus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##TD#
Manfred manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McManus on his heels. He'll look to pass McManus's guard now, I'm sure.
Manfred stops McManus from standing up.
Manfred working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfred stops McManus from standing up.
Manfred content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manfred keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McManus's head.#ROC#McManus is rocked!
Manfred is stalling in the full guard.
Manfred seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McManus for as long as he can get away with.
Manfred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McManus is still in real trouble! Can Manfred finish him?#T4#
Manfred arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McManus's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Klaus Manfred!
A very excited looking Klaus Manfred made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Wittaker is looking to clinch.
Wittaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wittaker wants to clinch.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Wittaker moves out of range easily.
McManus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus misses with a kick to the body.
Wittaker sizes up McManus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Wittaker has managed to clinch.
Wittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wittaker is leaning against McManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McManus tries to break free but Wittaker pushes him back against the cage.
Wittaker just leaning against McManus, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a shoulder strike.
McManus takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Wittaker has McManus pressed against the cage, preventing McManus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wittaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Wittaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McManus misses with some punches.
Wittaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
McManus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wittaker lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
Wittaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Wittaker on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Wittaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Wittaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wittaker is stalling here.
Wittaker gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
Good body shot from Wittaker. #KD#
Wittaker lands a vicious elbow to the side of McManus's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wittaker tries to finish him with strikes but McManus still seems able to defend himself so Wittaker steps back and lets McManus get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#McManus is rocked!#CL#
Wittaker closes the distance and clinches.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Wittaker finish him?
Wittaker pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McManus! Wittaker unloads with more strikes and McManus sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Wittaker!

Event: TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
McManus tries to clinch up.
McManus throws a head kick that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McManus thinking.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus tries to clinch up
letting Silvennoinen counter with a right hand.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvennoinen circles away. #CL#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Silvennoinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
McManus wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Silvennoinen misses its target.
Silvennoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.#T1#
Silvennoinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McManus wants to clinch but Silvennoinen slips to the side
and Silvennoinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvennoinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Silvennoinen forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
McManus misses with a knee to the head.
McManus trying to land knees to the body.
McManus missing with knees to the body.
Silvennoinen lands with a light punch inside.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvennoinen digs a right hand underneath McManus's ribcage. McManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McManus looks winded!
Silvennoinen blocks an elbow strike from McManus.
Silvennoinen digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvennoinen.
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!
Silvennoinen scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Silvennoinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McManus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silvennoinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McManus can turn it around.
Silvennoinen lands with a left to the head.
Silvennoinen presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvennoinen is working McManus over against the cage.#BC#
Silvennoinen breaks from the clinch.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silvennoinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silvennoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Silvennoinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McManus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McManus walks into a stiff left hand from Silvennoinen.#ROC#McManus is rocked!
McManus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvennoinen throws a shot to the body.
Silvennoinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvennoinen is looking to wear down McManus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McManus! Silvennoinen dives in looking to finish! McManus is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!

Event: MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
McManus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McManus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but McManus moves out of range.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr connects with a high kick.
Frank Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. McManus takes a step back to recover.
McManus defending well as Frank Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McManus jabs at Frank Jr's body.
Frank Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so McManus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McManus scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank Jr is looking to stand up but McManus isn't so interested in that idea.
McManus stopping the sweep attempt from Frank Jr.
McManus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McManus throws a strike but Frank Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Frank Jr trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
Frank Jr looking to pass the guard.
Frank Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Frank Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McManus's guard. #REVB#
Frank Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but McManus is retaining full guard.
Frank Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Frank Jr passes into half guard.
Frank Jr wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Frank Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frank Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McManus wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Frank Jr is looking for a kimura but McManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frank Jr to get the leverage. #T3#
McManus trying to control here.
Frank Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McManus wants to get back to full guard.
McManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frank Jr is controlling the pace.
McManus is pressing down on Frank Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frank Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank Jr distracts McManus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frank Jr wants to pass the guard but McManus is keeping the position.
McManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McManus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frank Jr throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McManus's head.
Frank Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McManus off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Frank Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Frank Jr connects with a high kick.
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McManus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McManus. #CL2#
Frank Jr has McManus up against the cage in a clinch.
McManus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank Jr has McManus pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on McManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Frank Jr slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
McManus tries to circle away but Frank Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into McManus's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McManus avoids the damage to the body.
Frank Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Frank Jr stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frank Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McManus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frank Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
McManus is trying to break free.
Frank Jr scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. McManus won't want to take too many of those.
Frank Jr stalling against the cage.
Frank Jr working McManus over with knees to the body.#T4##KD2#
Frank Jr lands a big knee to the head and McManus goes down! Frank Jr is looking to finish! #ROC2#McManus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Oh McManus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank Jr landing a few strikes.
Frank Jr lands a strong strike to the head of McManus. That's dazed him! Frank Jr looking to finish here. McManus is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Frank Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr!

Event: MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Drago cracks McManus with a hook to the temple - McManus is on wobbly legs here! Drago swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McManus falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Drago wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
After the big win, Ivan Drago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHKI 17
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Harklie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harklie doesn't manage to clinch there - McManus circles away.
McManus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Harklie closes the distance and clinches.
Harklie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harklie tries for a takedown but McManus manages to get underhooks.
Harklie goes for a takedown in the clinch but McManus prevents it.
McManus gets underhooks to prevent Harklie's takedown attempt.
Justice McManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Harklie.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harklie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McManus is defending well.
McManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McManus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Harklie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McManus wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Harklie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Harklie wants to work for an arm triangle but McManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harklie wants to free his trapped foot but McManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Harklie seems content to control.#SUB2#
Harklie is working for a submission of some sort.
McManus pushes Harklie off looking to stand but Harklie dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Harklie 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.
McManus wants to get back to his feet.
Harklie works his way into full mount!
Harklie controlling from the full mount.
McManus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Harklie tries to control but McManus wriggling away. #SUB2#
Harklie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McManus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McManus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine from mount but McManus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Harklie is working for a guillotine from mount but McManus frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine from mount but McManus is having none of it. #T4#
McManus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McManus is squirming around, avoiding Harklie's attempts to control the action.
Harklie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McManus trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harklie trying to control but McManus is having none of it.
Harklie won't let McManus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Harklie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Harklie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harklie tries for a takedown but McManus manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Harklie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harklie manages to end up in side control.
Harklie prevents McManus from escaping the position.
McManus prevents Harklie from improving position.
Harklie trying to control the action but McManus is working from the bottom.
Harklie tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harklie swings around for an armbar but McManus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harklie's guard.
Harklie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harklie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
McManus is looking to stand up but Harklie won't let him.
Harklie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McManus's guard. #REVB#
Harklie wants to pass the guard but McManus is keeping the position.
Harklie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McManus keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harklie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harklie stops McManus from standing up.
Harklie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McManus wants to get back to his feet but Harklie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Harklie has gone for a leg lock! McManus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harklie's guard.#REVR#
Harklie 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##SUB2#
Harklie is working for a submission of some sort.
McManus is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Harklie seems to be looking for submissions.
Harklie prevents McManus from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Harklie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harklie trying to control from McManus's half guard. McManus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harklie wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
Harklie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McManus is trying to buck Harklie off.#SUB2#
Harklie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McManus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McManus is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
McManus seems a little lost for a moment, as Harklie dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Harklie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McManus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harklie's guard! Nice work there by McManus!
Harklie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McManus's guard. #REVB#
McManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Harklie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harklie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harklie wants to pass to mount but McManus is defending the position. #SUB2#
Harklie is working for a submission of some sort.
McManus tries to kick Harklie off but Harklie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Harklie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Harklie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McManus quickly recovers to half guard.

McManus pushes Harklie off and gets back to his feet.
Harklie with a poor takedown
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Harklie backing up. Harklie nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Harklie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus wants to get back to his feet.
Harklie is pressing down on McManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. McManus is holding on for now.
McManus is looking to escape.
Harklie is looking to advance position but McManus won't allow it. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McManus pushes Harklie off looking to stand but Harklie dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Harklie passes to side control. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McManus has escaped the position, nice work there.
McManus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harklie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harklie trying to control the action but McManus is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McManus is pushing Harklie's head away, looking to escape. Harklie manages to hold on to the position though.
Harklie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES#
McManus sneaks out the side door and pushes Harklie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grant Harklie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justice McManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harklie dives in and grabs McManus's left leg, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes down on Harklie's head and hops out.#TD2#
Harklie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McManus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McManus wants to stand and escape but Harklie is having none of it.
Harklie 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. #T3#
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but McManus is retaining full guard.
McManus is looking to stand up but Harklie isn't so interested in that idea.
Harklie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McManus is looking to stand up but Harklie isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Harklie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McManus sprawls well initially but Harklie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harklie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harklie is continuing to stall.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harklie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harklie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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 Justice McManus.
I think Harklie 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
McManus scores with a jab. Woods acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McManus shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McManus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McManus moves into range and connects with a jab.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
Woods goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from McManus.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Woods. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McManus stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
McManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McManus lands in his opponent's guard.
McManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McManus throwing strikes but missing.
McManus working some strikes from top position.
McManus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McManus cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
McManus 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.
McManus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McManus controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McManus won't allow Woods to get back to his feet.
McManus scoring with some ground and pound.
McManus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McManus stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McManus taking a breather here.
Woods looks winded!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McManus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McManus lands an elbow.
The referee asks McManus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McManus prefers to stall for the moment though.
McManus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McManus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McManus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
McManus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Woods down.
McManus working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McManus scoring with punches and elbows.
McManus controls the position.
Woods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McManus looks up at the clock and then as Woods takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McManus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McManus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McManus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McManus throws a series of strikes that have Woods backpedaling.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McManus drops Woods with a straight right hand, right on the button! McManus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice McManus!
An out of breath Justice McManus 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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