Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
De Lima tries for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ta Manu Hiri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Lima looks for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri sprawls well.
De Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Lima misses with a takedown
letting Ta Manu Hiri counter with a right hand. #TD#
De Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ta Manu Hiri's guard.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Lima throwing strikes but missing.
De Lima is in close to Ta Manu Hiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Lima with a nice head shot there.
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
De Lima throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ta Manu Hiri's head.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Lima throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
De Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ta Manu Hiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ta Manu Hiri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ta Manu Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ta Manu Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ta Manu Hiri's guard. #REVR##T2#
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Ta Manu Hiri blocks nicely.
De Lima throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Lima's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!#REVB#
Ta Manu Hiri won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
De Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ta Manu Hiri defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Lima is looking for a kimura but Ta Manu Hiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Lima to get the leverage.
Ta Manu Hiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Lima is working away from the top position though.
Ta Manu Hiri is refusing to be controlled, as De Lima sits in half guard.
De Lima drops an elbow to the side of Ta Manu Hiri's head.
De Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ta Manu Hiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Lima. #SUB#
De Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ta Manu Hiri is just riding it out for now. De Lima eventually gives up the hold.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Ta Manu Hiri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ta Manu Hiri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Lima.
De Lima stands up over Ta Manu Hiri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Lima throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Lima's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!#REVB#
De Lima wants to improve his position but instead Ta Manu Hiri has moved into half guard.
De Lima scores with a few weak punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio De Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
De Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Lima sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ta Manu Hiri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Lima wants to control but Ta Manu Hiri is keeping him busy.
De Lima throws an elbow but Ta Manu Hiri slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
De Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ta Manu Hiri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Lima but great work by Ta Manu Hiri.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on De Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Lima keeps working. #T1#
De Lima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Lima tries to get out of the position.
De Lima tries to buck Ta Manu Hiri off but Ta Manu Hiri is having none of it.
De Lima is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ta Manu Hiri's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ta Manu Hiri! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and De Lima has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
After the big win, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dangerous Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Soderberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soderberg misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ta Manu Hiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soderberg lands a nice shot that snaps Ta Manu Hiri's head back.
Soderberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soderberg misses with a left hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Stefan Soderberg has been cut.
Ta Manu Hiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soderberg.
Ta Manu Hiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soderberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ta Manu Hiri! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg throws a right hand that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soderberg throws a hook to the side of Ta Manu Hiri's head but Ta Manu Hiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soderberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ta Manu Hiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Soderberg is wise to it.
Soderberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg misses with a straight right. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Soderberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ta Manu Hiri doesn't seem phased though.
Soderberg throws a right hand that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ta Manu Hiri's hands.
Some wild striking there from Soderberg.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soderberg cracks Ta Manu Hiri with an open hand slap.
Ta Manu Hiri avoids the body shot from Soderberg.
A nice side step and Ta Manu Hiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soderberg with a hook.
Ta Manu Hiri slips under a jab from Soderberg.
Soderberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderberg lands a nice shot that snaps Ta Manu Hiri's head back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range as Soderberg strikes.
Soderberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Ta Manu Hiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
Ta Manu Hiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soderberg throws a jab when Ta Manu Hiri was well out of range.
Ta Manu Hiri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Soderberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ta Manu Hiri under the eye.
A big left from Soderberg misses.
Soderberg misses with a hook
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soderberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Ta Manu Hiri misses.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
Soderberg misses with a straight right.
Soderberg scores with a three punch combo!
Soderberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ta Manu Hiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soderberg throws a hook but Ta Manu Hiri blocks it.
Soderberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri slips a jab from Soderberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ta Manu Hiri! But no joy.
Soderberg missing with a left hand there. Ta Manu Hiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ta Manu Hiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ta Manu Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderberg moves away.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Soderberg throws out a loose jab but Ta Manu Hiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ta Manu Hiri walks into a straight right hand from Soderberg.
Soderberg dips to his left and cracks Ta Manu Hiri with an uppercut!
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ta Manu Hiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Soderberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Soderberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soderberg misses with a straight right.
Ta Manu Hiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a body shot.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Ta Manu Hiri slips the punch.
Ta Manu Hiri slips a straight right by Soderberg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ta Manu Hiri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Soderberg has got the better of the exchanges.
Ta Manu Hiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soderberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soderberg throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ta Manu Hiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soderberg throws a looping overhand right but Ta Manu Hiri ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri misses.
Soderberg throws an off balance right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Soderberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ta Manu Hiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Soderberg.#T1#
Soderberg throws a hook but Ta Manu Hiri blocks it.
Soderberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderberg swings widly with a right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Soderberg. Those never looked like landing.
Ta Manu Hiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ta Manu Hiri ducks under a wild hook from Soderberg.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soderberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg throws a one two combo.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Ta Manu Hiri.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Ta Manu Hiri moved out of range.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target. #T2#
Soderberg lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ta Manu Hiri misses with an uppercut
and Soderberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Soderberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stefan Soderberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to move into range but Soderberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Soderberg.
Ta Manu Hiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ta Manu Hiri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soderberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a counter combo.
Soderberg misses with a looping left.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ta Manu Hiri avoids the body shot from Soderberg.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ta Manu Hiri eats them both and turns towards Soderberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Soderberg misses with a straight left.
Ta Manu Hiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ta Manu Hiri moves away from the strike by Soderberg.
Ta Manu Hiri throws out a counter right but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a good low kick that Soderberg was not able to check.
Soderberg throws an overhand right that lands on Ta Manu Hiri's shoulder, as Ta Manu Hiri tries to avoid the shot.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ta Manu Hiri. Ta Manu Hiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Soderberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a body shot.
It looked like Soderberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Soderberg misses.
Soderberg scores with a hook.
Ta Manu Hiri slips a jab from Soderberg.
A big right from Soderberg misses. #T4#
Soderberg lands with a cross.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ta Manu Hiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soderberg.
Soderberg misses with a straight left.
Soderberg misses with a hook
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soderberg thinking.
No joy there for Soderberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soderberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ta Manu Hiri backs up against the cage.
Soderberg misses with a hook to the body
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderberg misses with a looping right.
Ta Manu Hiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soderberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderberg misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Soderberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Soderberg's cut.
That's time! Soderberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a wild body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderberg.
Soderberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soderberg.
Soderberg lands with a nice body punch.
Soderberg misses with a looping left.
Soderberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soderberg cracks Ta Manu Hiri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Soderberg does no damage.
Soderberg throws a shot from downtown. Ta Manu Hiri moves away and avoids it.
Ta Manu Hiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ta Manu Hiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soderberg works the jab nicely.
Soderberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ta Manu Hiri can do to turn this around?
A big left from Ta Manu Hiri misses.
Soderberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Soderberg throws a right hand that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soderberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soderberg cracks a nice hook into Ta Manu Hiri's ribs.
Ta Manu Hiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soderberg.
Ta Manu Hiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soderberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Soderberg throws a hook but Ta Manu Hiri avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Ta Manu Hiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ta Manu Hiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderberg.
A lazy left from Soderberg finds it's target.
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!
Ta Manu Hiri throws a looping overhand right but Soderberg ducks down to avoid it.
Soderberg throws an off balance right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Soderberg there.
Ta Manu Hiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soderberg throws a looping overhand right but Ta Manu Hiri ducks down to avoid it.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a shot from downtown. Soderberg moves away and avoids it.
Soderberg misses with a shot to the body
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ta Manu Hiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri scores with a counter punch that sends Soderberg to the canvas! Ta Manu Hiri smells blood - he's punishing Soderberg with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Soderberg has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri made sure to mention his sponsor, Dangerous Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri connects with the punch.#TD#
Ta Manu Hiri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bronze passes Ta Manu Hiri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bronze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bronze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronze.
Bronze landing with the ground and pound.
Bronze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Bronze is looking to pass into half guard but Ta Manu Hiri pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ta Manu Hiri is in guard.#REVB#
Bronze keeping moving, preventing Ta Manu Hiri from controlling successfully.
Bronze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronze has Ta Manu Hiri pulled in close to control his posture.
Bronze is looking to sweep but instead, Ta Manu Hiri has passed into half guard.
Bronze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to take a break and control but Bronze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronze is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronze gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the sweep.
Bronze controlling Ta Manu Hiri's posture.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to control from the top but Bronze keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronze.
Bronze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ta Manu Hiri keeps working.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bronze staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronze misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Bronze trying to control the action but Ta Manu Hiri is working from the bottom.
Bronze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronze tries to score with some ground and pound. Ta Manu Hiri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bronze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ta Manu Hiri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bronze but great work by Ta Manu Hiri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ta Manu Hiri slips under a jab from Bronze.
Ta Manu Hiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronze.
Bronze misses with a looping right.
Ta Manu Hiri throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Ta Manu Hiri is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Ta Manu Hiri's guard.
Bronze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze pushing down on Ta Manu Hiri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bronze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ta Manu Hiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronze thows a huge punch but Ta Manu Hiri dodges it nicely.
Bronze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bronze looking to finish Ta Manu Hiri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ta Manu Hiri!
Bronze wants to control the pace but Ta Manu Hiri is squirming around nicely.
Bronze with the ground and pound from mount.
Bronze lands a big shot to the head and Ta Manu Hiri winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grady Bronze!

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bro moves to clinch but Ta Manu Hiri breaks away
enabling Ta Manu Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bro fails with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bro throws a right hand that misses
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bro looks to clinch
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ta Manu Hiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Bro's head.
Bro misses with a takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Bro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ta Manu Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Ta Manu Hiri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bro.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Ta Manu Hiri. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Bro clinches up with Ta Manu Hiri and pushes him back against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Bro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bro trying to control the position but instead, Ta Manu Hiri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bro into the cage.
Bro tries to break free but Ta Manu Hiri pushes him back against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bro's elbow.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Bro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Ta Manu Hiri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ta Manu Hiri with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Bro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ta Manu Hiri sprawls well initially but Bro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to kick Bro off in order to stand up. Bro Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bro trying to control the action but Ta Manu Hiri is working from the bottom.
Bro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ta Manu Hiri!#T3#
Bro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ta Manu Hiri is looking to escape.
Ta Manu Hiri avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bro.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to hold on but Bro pushes him away.
Bro controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bro looking to finish with strikes here!
Bro looking to control but Ta Manu Hiri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bro punching from mount but Ta Manu Hiri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bro controlling the position easily from mount.
Bro tries to control but Ta Manu Hiri wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bro closes the distance but Ta Manu Hiri moves to the side
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Bro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bro moves to clinch but Ta Manu Hiri breaks away
and Ta Manu Hiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Bro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bro is staying tight to Ta Manu Hiri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bro looking to control but instead Ta Manu Hiri has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro is keen to just control but Ta Manu Hiri is a slippery customer.
Ta Manu Hiri won't allow Bro to pass to mount.
Ta Manu Hiri is refusing to be controlled, as Bro sits in half guard. #T1#
Ta Manu Hiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bro is looking for a kimura here.
Bro is looking to take a break and control but Ta Manu Hiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bro wants to pass to mount but Ta Manu Hiri is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ta Manu Hiri actively working from the bottom here.
Bro is just content to waste time from the top position. Ta Manu Hiri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bro is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bro has his takedown stuffed
and Ta Manu Hiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bro tries to clinch but Ta Manu Hiri moves away
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Bro shoots for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bro tries to clinch up
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Bro misses with a hook
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bro tries for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri circles away easily
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Bro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Bro misses with a leg kick
and Ta Manu Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ta Manu Hiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bro misses with a combination
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Dude Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro thows a leg kick but Ta Manu Hiri checks it
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bro thinking.
Bro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ta Manu Hiri feints and then cracks Bro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bro down.
Bro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ta Manu Hiri counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ta Manu Hiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Bro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ta Manu Hiri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Bro shoots in and bounces Ta Manu Hiri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bro stands and steps away. Ta Manu Hiri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bro tries to clinch
and Bro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bro with a poor takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Bro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bro misses with a takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice shot that snaps Bro's head back.
Bro fails with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bro fails with the takedown
enabling Ta Manu Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Ta Manu Hiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bro's knee momentarily.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice right hand.
Bro shoots and misses
letting Ta Manu Hiri counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bro throws a sloppy head kick
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a hook to the body. Bro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Ta Manu Hiri lands.
Ta Manu Hiri sizes up Bro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bro wants to clinch
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Bro darts in trying to clinch
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bro misses with a lunging right hand
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice body shot.
Bro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bro with a poor takedown
enabling Ta Manu Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Ta Manu Hiri.
Bro fails with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Ta Manu Hiri there.#T4#
Bro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Ta Manu Hiri both land. Nice combination.
Bro throws a lazy head kick
letting Ta Manu Hiri counter with a right hand.
Bro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ta Manu Hiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Bro's head.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bro throws a sloppy head kick
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Bro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bro off the cage and back into range.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
Our winner, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri, 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: TOF 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the head.
Manfred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Ta Manu Hiri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ta Manu Hiri, as that shot connected.
Ta Manu Hiri slips a straight right by Manfred.
Manfred closes the distance and clinches up with Ta Manu Hiri, looking for a takedown. Manfred pushes Ta Manu Hiri against the cage but Ta Manu Hiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ta Manu Hiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ta Manu Hiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfred changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfred throws a body punch but Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range.
Ta Manu Hiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ta Manu Hiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ta Manu Hiri rushes Manfred and presses him up against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manfred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ta Manu Hiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manfred has a couple of punches blocked by Ta Manu Hiri. #T1#
Manfred misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfred blocks a body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to stall.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to throw a body punch but Manfred avoids it by throwing Ta Manu Hiri back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to work over Manfred's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Manfred is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ta Manu Hiri can't fight it off and eventually Manfred manages to take the fight to the floor. Ta Manu Hiri looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Ta Manu Hiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Manfred working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manfred postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manfred is looking to work some ground and pound but Ta Manu Hiri has wrist control.#T3#
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfred's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!#REVR##SUB2#
Ta Manu Hiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Manfred had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ta Manu Hiri defends it easily.
Manfred looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfred, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Manfred has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ta Manu Hiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manfred looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manfred managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ta Manu Hiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfred looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Amiri Ta Manu Hiri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manfred.
Ta Manu Hiri ducks under a wild hook from Manfred.#TD2#
Manfred shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manfred thows a huge punch but Ta Manu Hiri dodges it nicely.
Manfred stalling away here and it's allowed Ta Manu Hiri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred stays in close to Ta Manu Hiri's body and controls the position.
Manfred lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Manfred throwing strikes but missing.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfred engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manfred throwing strikes but missing.
Ta Manu Hiri being controlled here, momentarily.
Manfred works over Ta Manu Hiri with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfred postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ta Manu Hiri is keeping the position for now.
Manfred looking to sit in guard and control but Ta Manu Hiri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manfred is controlling Ta Manu Hiri's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manfred can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manfred trying to control the position. #T3#
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Manfred working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ta Manu Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ta Manu Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manfred swings for the body but Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range.
Manfred throws a hook but Ta Manu Hiri blocks it.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Manfred counters with a single leg into guard. Ta Manu Hiri didn't expect that.
Manfred looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Manfred is stalling in the full guard.
Manfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ta Manu Hiri is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ta Manu Hiri keeping moving, preventing Manfred from controlling successfully.
Manfred scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Manfred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but Ta Manu Hiri ducks down to avoid it.
Ta Manu Hiri with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Manfred drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manfred throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Manfred looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfred, not yet.
Manfred looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred has Ta Manu Hiri pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Manfred is continuing to stall.
Manfred controls Ta Manu Hiri momentarily but Ta Manu Hiri frees himself.
Manfred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfred has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfred takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Ta Manu Hiri blocks the leg kick.
Manfred misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ta Manu Hiri misses the target.
Manfred has his takedown stuffed
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Manfred ducks under a wild hook from Ta Manu Hiri.
Manfred just misses with a punch to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Manfred throws a body shot but no joy.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ta Manu Hiri lands the left hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a jab to the head.
Manfred slips a jab from Ta Manu Hiri.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri does it's job there.
Manfred throws a lazy uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manfred tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ta Manu Hiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Manfred.
Manfred misses with a looping right.
Manfred fails with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Manfred is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Manfred keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a punch to the head.
Ta Manu Hiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch but Manfred is having none of it.
Manfred with the counter takedown but Ta Manu Hiri avoids it easily.
Ta Manu Hiri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ta Manu Hiri throwing a counter right hand but Manfred manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfred misses with a wild combination.
Ta Manu Hiri stuffs the takedown.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Manfred.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfred misses with a leg kick
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ta Manu Hiri!
Manfred landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ta Manu Hiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
After winning the bout, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dornes.
Dornes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ta Manu Hiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ta Manu Hiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Dornes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dornes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Ta Manu Hiri scores with a four punch combination!
Dornes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dornes throws a series of punches but Ta Manu Hiri avoids them all with ease.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Dornes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dornes breaks from the clinch.
Dornes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ta Manu Hiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Ta Manu Hiri. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Dornes with that takedown attempt.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ta Manu Hiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice strike.
Ta Manu Hiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dornes under the eye.
Ta Manu Hiri lands the left hand.
Dornes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dornes clinches up with Ta Manu Hiri and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dornes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dornes clinches up against the cage.
Dornes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Dornes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dornes goes for a double leg but Ta Manu Hiri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ta Manu Hiri continues to drive forward.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Dornes.
Dornes ducks under a wild hook from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a three punch combo!
Dornes looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dornes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dornes misses with a head kick.
Ta Manu Hiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dornes's hands.
A combination from Ta Manu Hiri does no damage.
Ta Manu Hiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Dornes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ta Manu Hiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri catches Dornes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ta Manu Hiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dornes shoots in but Ta Manu Hiri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ta Manu Hiri sizes up Dornes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Ta Manu Hiri finds it's target.
Ta Manu Hiri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri does it's job there.#T3#
Ta Manu Hiri lands a head shot.
Ta Manu Hiri dips to his left and cracks Dornes with an uppercut!
Ta Manu Hiri throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Dornes is rocked!
Ta Manu Hiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dornes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ta Manu Hiri finish him?
Dornes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ta Manu Hiri rushes Dornes and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dornes is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ta Manu Hiri piles on the pressure and Dornes crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
A relieved looking Amiri Ta Manu Hiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Young with a good jab.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ta Manu Hiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ta Manu Hiri clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Ta Manu Hiri to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Ta Manu Hiri. #TD#
Young pulls Ta Manu Hiri into 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.
Young is striking from the bottom but Ta Manu Hiri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ta Manu Hiri content just to control the position here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young working to try and regain half guard.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Young tries to hold on but Ta Manu Hiri postures up.
Ta Manu Hiri controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ta Manu Hiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young wants to try and get back to his feet.
Young is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ta Manu Hiri content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young tries to hold on but Ta Manu Hiri postures up.
Ta Manu Hiri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with an overhand left.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ta Manu Hiri catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young misses with a hook. Ta Manu Hiri ducked under it nicely.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young looks to land a right hand but Ta Manu Hiri moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ta Manu Hiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ta Manu Hiri. #T1#
Ta Manu Hiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Ta Manu Hiri clinches.
Ta Manu Hiri lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri is stalling here.
Ta Manu Hiri scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Young jumps into guard, dragging Ta Manu Hiri to the mat.
Ta Manu Hiri content to stall in guard here.
Ta Manu Hiri is continuing to stall.#T2##T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Ta Manu Hiri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young is wriggling around but Ta Manu Hiri manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVR#
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ta Manu Hiri not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ta Manu Hiri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Ta Manu Hiri rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ta Manu Hiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ta Manu Hiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Ta Manu Hiri pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ta Manu Hiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
Good body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards. #T2#
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ta Manu Hiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri scores a nice knee to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri leaning against his opponent.
Ta Manu Hiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ta Manu Hiri presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ta Manu Hiri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Ta Manu Hiri digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri as the two fighters clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch.
Young takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ta Manu Hiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri is working Young over against the cage.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri on the inside.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri stalling in the clinch.
Stan Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
A body shot lands from Ta Manu Hiri.
Nice body punch from Ta Manu Hiri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ta Manu Hiri 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with an overhand left.
Ta Manu Hiri swings for the body but Lamperson moves out of range.
Lamperson throwing a counter right hand but Ta Manu Hiri manages to avoid it.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the head.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamperson.
Ta Manu Hiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamperson tries to clinch up.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamperson tries to clinch there but Ta Manu Hiri circles away.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamperson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Lamperson slips a straight right by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamperson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ta Manu Hiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Ta Manu Hiri - just one landing.
Lamperson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ta Manu Hiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a jab when Lamperson was well out of range.
Ta Manu Hiri connects with the punch.#T2#
Lamperson closes the distance but Ta Manu Hiri moves to the side
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a looping left.
Lamperson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamperson takes one to the side of the head.
Lamperson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lamperson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a body shot
letting Lamperson counter with a right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ta Manu Hiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamperson.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice hook to Lamperson's body. Lamperson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ta Manu Hiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamperson's head.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice shot that snaps Lamperson's head back.
Lamperson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ta Manu Hiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lamperson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ta Manu Hiri looks to land a right hand but Lamperson moved out of range.
Lamperson tries to clinch but Ta Manu Hiri is having none of it.
Ta Manu Hiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lamperson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lamperson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ta Manu Hiri throws out a powerful jab.
Ta Manu Hiri fails with the takedown
and Lamperson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Lamperson moves away from the strike by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ta Manu Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lamperson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamperson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri cracks Lamperson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ta Manu Hiri swings for the body but Lamperson moves out of range.
Lamperson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a straight right. Lamperson didn't see that one coming.
Lamperson tries to clinch up
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri with a hook.#T1#
Lamperson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lamperson on the side of the head.
Lamperson tries to clinch up
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamperson.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook but Lamperson blocks it.#CL#
Lamperson closes the distance and pushes Ta Manu Hiri back into the cage.
Lamperson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamperson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri lands an uppercut.#T2#
Lamperson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ta Manu Hiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamperson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamperson trying to land knees to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamperson is leaning against Ta Manu Hiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lamperson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamperson.
Ta Manu Hiri tries a body shot but Lamperson blocks it.
Lamperson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamperson misses with a body punch.
Lamperson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri tries a body shot but Lamperson blocks it.
Lamperson can't find room to land a body shot as Ta Manu Hiri controls the action.
Lamperson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with some punches.
Lamperson lands an uppercut.
Lamperson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamperson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamperson.
Ta Manu Hiri blocks an uppercut.
Lamperson digs a right hand into Ta Manu Hiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ta Manu Hiri's gas tank.
Lamperson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lampy Lamperson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ta Manu Hiri is breathing heavily.
Lamperson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamperson lands with a light punch inside.
Lamperson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamperson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a punch to the body.
Lamperson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ta Manu Hiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamperson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ta Manu Hiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamperson's elbow.
Lamperson pushes Ta Manu Hiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamperson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ta Manu Hiri backwards.
Lamperson has a couple of punches blocked by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamperson.
A short uppercut from Lamperson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamperson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short right from Lamperson on the inside. #ROC#Ta Manu Hiri is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamperson.
Ta Manu Hiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamperson finish him?
Good body shot from Lamperson.
Come on Lamperson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with the head strike.
Lamperson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ta Manu Hiri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lamperson is unloading with more strikes now! Ta Manu Hiri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lampy Lamperson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Ta Manu Hiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camoes manages to avoid it.
A cross from Ta Manu Hiri lands.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch but Camoes moves away
and Camoes counters with a straight right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Camoes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camoes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoes. Ta Manu Hiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoes slips a jab and a cross from Ta Manu Hiri.
Camoes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ta Manu Hiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camoes circles away quickly and effectively.
Ta Manu Hiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Luciano Camoes has been cut.
Camoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Camoes lands.
A swing and a miss from Camoes.
As Camoes tries to get set, Ta Manu Hiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Camoes manages to avoid the attempt.
Camoes loads up on a big right hand but Ta Manu Hiri slips the punch.
As Camoes tries to get set, Ta Manu Hiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Camoes manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch but Camoes is having none of it.
Camoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camoes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camoes scores with a nice right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a nice body punch.
Camoes lands a nice looking body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a cross.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camoes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camoes misses with a hook.
Ta Manu Hiri cracks a nice hook into Camoes's ribs.
Camoes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camoes lands a slapping body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camoes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camoes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ta Manu Hiri.#T2##CL#
Ta Manu Hiri clinches up against the cage.
Camoes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camoes blocks an uppercut.
Camoes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ta Manu Hiri has him pressed against the cage.
Camoes tries to circle away but Ta Manu Hiri has him pinned against the cage.
Camoes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camoes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camoes is trying to break the clinch but Ta Manu Hiri is controlling him.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri has a couple of punches blocked by Camoes.
Camoes wants to break free but Ta Manu Hiri has control.
Camoes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Camoes is trying to force a seperation but Ta Manu Hiri has the dominant position.
Camoes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a left hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a light punch inside.
Camoes is trying to break the clinch but Ta Manu Hiri has him pressed against the cage.
Camoes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camoes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri prevents Camoes from breaking the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camoess head.
Ta Manu Hiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camoes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ta Manu Hiri lands with a right to the head.
Camoes is trying to push Ta Manu Hiri away but Ta Manu Hiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ta Manu Hiri can't find room to land a body shot as Camoes controls the action.
Camoes tries to break the clinch but Ta Manu Hiri is controlling the position. #T4#
Ta Manu Hiri blocking some punches.
Camoes is trying to break the clinch but Ta Manu Hiri is controlling him.
Camoes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Camoes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camoes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camoes working hard to break the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camoes looks winded!
Camoes tries to circle away but Ta Manu Hiri has him pinned against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Camoes controls his hands.
Ta Manu Hiri tries a body shot but Camoes blocks it.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ta Manu Hiri. #BC2#
Camoes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camoes misses with a body shot.
Ta Manu Hiri jabs at Camoes's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camoes throws the left hand but Ta Manu Hiri avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amiri Ta Manu Hiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Camoes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch there but Camoes circles away.
Luciano Camoes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camoes misses the shot to the body.
Camoes throws a combination. Ta Manu Hiri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camoes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch but Camoes is having none of it.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a good cross that connects.
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to clinch.
Camoes wants to counter the offense by Ta Manu Hiri and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camoes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camoes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ta Manu Hiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to wear down Camoes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camoes on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camoes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range as Camoes throws a body kick.
Ta Manu Hiri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camoes back to the cage. Ta Manu Hiri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ta Manu Hiri connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Camoes is rocked!
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Camoes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ta Manu Hiri finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ta Manu Hiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Camoes, which made it look bad.
Camoes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camoes seems to have recovered his senses.
Camoes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ta Manu Hiri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camoes! But no joy.
Camoes just misses with a punch to the body.
Camoes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ta Manu Hiri stuns Camoes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch there but Camoes circles away.
Camoes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri moves in looking to clinch but Camoes pushes him off.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Camoes.
Camoes is breathing heavily.
Camoes scores with a shot to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camoes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camoes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ta Manu Hiri.
Camoes misses with a wild combination.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch there but Camoes circles away. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a few strikes there.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ta Manu Hiri dodges the punch combination from Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch up.
Camoes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Camoes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ta Manu Hiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ta Manu Hiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoes.
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to counter the offense by Camoes and move into the clinch.
Ta Manu Hiri tests Camoes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camoes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano Camoes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camoes loads up on a big right hand but Ta Manu Hiri slips the punch.
Camoes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ta Manu Hiri dips to his left and cracks Camoes with an uppercut!#T4#
Camoes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ta Manu Hiri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camoes scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ta Manu Hiri wants to clinch.
Camoes misses with a looping left.
Camoes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Camoes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Ta Manu Hiri coming out on top.
Ta Manu Hiri circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Camoes to the canvas! Camoes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ta Manu Hiri keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!

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