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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nicky Manu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Bass!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bass.
Bass fails with a takedown attempt.
Bass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manu sprawls well. Manu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bass gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bass.#TD#
Bass gets caught napping as Manu dives in and scores a takedown. Bass manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manu (2) vs (0) Bass
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.#SUB#
Manu drops back looking for a leg! Bass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bass manages to kick Manu off! Manu jumps back into Bass's guard. #SUB2#
Bass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manu rolls with it to try and escape but Bass cranks on the arm and Manu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elijah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu misses with a left hand #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Manu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manu to the mat. Manu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Manu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Manu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson 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.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Elijah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Manu fails to land with a series of punches.
Czarny Z Garbowa feints the counter takedown.
Manu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Czarny Z Garbowa has time to react.
Manu throws a head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Czarny Z Garbowa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Manu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manu jabs Czarny Z Garbowa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czarny Z Garbowa circles away quickly and effectively.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Manu both land. Nice combination.
Manu throws a sloppy head kick and Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range easily. #T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a jab.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Manu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manu throws a body punch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Manu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manu throws a nice looking combination but Czarny Z Garbowa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Manu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a head kick by Manu.
Manu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manu won't be happy with that.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little break here. Manu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Czarny Z Garbowa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manu is breathing heavily.#T2#
Manu defending against the ground and pound.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manu!
Czarny Z Garbowa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Czarny Z Garbowa content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czarny Z Garbowa working the ground and pound effectively.
Czarny Z Garbowa breaks from Manu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Czarny Z Garbowa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manu hang on?#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manu shrugs it off.
Czarny Z Garbowa raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.
I think Czarny Z Garbowa 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa wins by unanimous decision!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Berge scores with a takedown into Manu's guard.
Berge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manu is keeping the position for now.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manu keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berge pushes down on Manu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berge wants to free his trapped foot but Manu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Berge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Berge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge trying to control but Manu is having none of it.
Berge controlling the position easily from mount.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Berge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu!
Manu being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Berge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge looks to land a combination but Manu avoids it well.
Berge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
Berge fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Berge.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berge throws a low kick, looking for Manu's leg but Manu calmly moves out of range.
Manu misses with a double jab.
Berge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.#T1#
Manu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manu staying out of range there.
Berge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berge works Manu's body with a nice hook.
Berge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berge misses with a few strikes there.
Berge misses with a looping right.
Nicky Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berge throws an off balance right hand
and Manu counters with a straight right hand.
Manu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tobias Berge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Berge gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Berge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu!
Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard. #REVB#
Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Manu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berge 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.
Berge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berge throwing strikes but missing.
Manu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Manu is keeping the position.
Berge content to stall in guard here.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berge wants to take a breather but Manu is having none of it.
Manu tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Berge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manu is just riding it out for now. Berge eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge 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#
Berge shoots in for a double leg but Manu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way.
Berge misses with a lunging right hand
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berge tries to move into range but Manu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berge looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Berge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Berge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berge controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Berge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berge is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Manu trying to control here.
Berge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berge trying to advance position but Manu counters by regaining guard.
Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Manu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More stalling from Berge.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Manu moves out of range as Berge strikes.
Berge slips under a jab.#CL2#
Berge darts in and clinches Manu up against the cage.
Berge misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Manu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Berge misses with a body shot.
Manu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manu tries a head kick but it misses.
Berge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Manu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manu slips a jab from Berge.
As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way.
Berge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
#T4#
Berge moves to clinch but Manu breaks away
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manu slips a jab from Berge.#CL2#
Berge moves into the clinch.
Manu has had enough of the clinch but Berge keeps him there for the moment.
Berge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manu's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Berge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Berge looking for a sweep. Not yet Berge, not yet.
Berge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Nicky Manu.
I think Berge 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Tobias Berge wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Tobias Berge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
White drops his hands momentarily and Manu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manu's hands.
Manu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manu throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from White tenderised Manu's leg. Manu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manu misses with a series of wild punches.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manu lands a jab-cross combination.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Manu circles away.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manu defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Manu throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White thows a leg kick but Manu checks it
and Manu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manu leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Manu blocks a jab.
Manu misses with a double jab.
Manu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manu blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manu's head.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White throws a strike but Manu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
White controlling from the top position.
Manu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manu defends it well.
White slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
White is nestled in close to Manu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White punching from mount but Manu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
White prevents Manu from getting the reversal.
White connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
That's time! Manu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White tries a low kick but Manu avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Manu's shoulder, as Manu tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Manu.
No joy there for Manu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Nicky Manu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu blocks a low kick nicely.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manu sprawls well. Manu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manu is out of range. #T1#
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manu's waist but Manu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Nice defenses there by White.
Nicky Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manu doesn't seem phased though.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Manu fails to land with a series of punches.
White connects with a leg kick.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manu avoids it really well and circles away.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Manu swinging wildly here.
Manu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
White lands with a right hand.
Manu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from White finds it's way through Manu's defenses.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manu lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
White lands an overhand right.
White shoots in for a takedown but Manu shows good takedown defense.
White looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Manu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.#T3#
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
White misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Manu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White throws a leg kick
and Manu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manu looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White goes for a double leg but Manu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manu continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
#T4#
Manu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manu throws a right and a left that both miss.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White avoids the head kick by Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manu swivels and escapes.
White with a poor takedown
and Manu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a low kick.
Manu throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manu tries a head kick but it misses.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manu appears to be looking for a big counter.
White avoids the head kick by Manu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Manu's head back.
Manu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
White clinches.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu can't break the clinch.
White has Manu pressed against the cage.
Manu is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
Manu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White trying to control the position but instead, Manu has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.#TD2#
White manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
White pulls Manu in close to his closed guard and prevents Manu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walter White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that White has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
White is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manu rolls with it to try and escape but White cranks on the arm and Manu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter White!
A victorious Walter White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
Nicky Manu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 151.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with George Hale was cancelled. |
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Event:
HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Manu instigates a clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver blocks a body shot from Manu.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Manu.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu pushes Driver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Driver misses with a body punch.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Manu.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A short left from Manu. #ROC2#Driver is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Manu dips a shoulder and cracks Driver with a mighty uppercut! Driver falls back against the cage and Manu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Driver 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 - Manu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A victorious Nicky Manu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Manu clinches.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Manu back against the cage. #TD#
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Manu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor tries to roll over but Manu keeps him under control.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Manu is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manu pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Manu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manu works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor looking to control.
Manu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Manu trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Manu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Manu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Manu keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Manu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taylor has passed into side control.
Manu is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor just content to control the position.
Manu tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor 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#
Taylor sizes up Manu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manu can do to turn this around?
Manu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Manu.
Manu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Manu throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Manu misses.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manu in his tracks.
Manu connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Manu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu misses with a hook.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Manu wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
letting Manu counter with a right hand.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manu wants to counter with a clinch but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manu counters with a nice body shot.
Manu throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Manu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manu throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Manu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Manu.
Manu scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Taylor darts in and clinches Manu up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Manu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.#TD#
Taylor pulls Manu into guard.
Manu trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Manu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Taylor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Taylor pulls down on the head and he's put Manu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Taylor!
A relieved looking Colby Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Bundy lands with a cross.
Bundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manu misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bundy gets tackled into the cage by Manu. Manu maintains the clinch.
Bundy wants to break free but Manu has control.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Bundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy looking to throw knees to the head but Manu is blocking nicely.
Bundy tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy. #T1#
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy trying to land knees to the body.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu stalling against the cage.
Bundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy working hard to break the clinch.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Manu.
Manu takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Bundy lands a right hand.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manu blocks it with crossed arms.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Bundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
Bundy is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Manu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Manu scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manu tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Manu back against the cage.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Manu slows down the pace here.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manu backwards. #T4#
Bundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the head but Manu blocks with his arms.
Bundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy scores with a hook to the body.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu pushes Bundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
Bundy wants to break free but Manu has control.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
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#
Manu missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu 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.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
Nicky Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundy! But no joy.
Manu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manu lands with an overhand left.
Bundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu moves out of range as Bundy strikes.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manu blocks it with crossed arms.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicky Manu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Bundy tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bundy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manu's face.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manu avoids it.#BC2#
Bundy manages to break the clinch.
Manu thuds his right hand into Bundy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Bundy. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Bundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy looks to land a combination but Manu avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Manu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
Manu closes the distance but Bundy moves to the side
and Bundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manu wants to clinch.
Bundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Bundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bundy throws a nice head kick!
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Manu.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Manu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manu tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Manu closes the distance but Bundy moves to the side
and Bundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Manu ducks down to avoid it.
Manu takes one on the button.#T4#
Manu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu connects with a jab.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Manu.
Bundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Theodore Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
Bundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bundy lands a jab-cross combination.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Bundy throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
Manu stuns Bundy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bundy takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Manu clinches up with Bundy and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Bundy letting Manu take a breather here.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bundy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manu moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
As Bundy looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Bundy just gets out of the way.
Bundy misses with a looping left.
Bundy scores with a jab.
Bundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bundy throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
Bundy takes one to the chin there.
Manu throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.#T2#
Bundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bundy misses with a low kick as Manu jumps back.
Manu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bundy throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy slips under a jab.
Donk. Manu catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
Manu lands a slapping body shot.
Manu tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manu backs up against the cage.
Manu is looking to clinch but Bundy is avoiding it.
Manu scores with the left hand. Bundy knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Manu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bundy 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.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Manu avoids nicely.
Theodore Bundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bundy jabs at Manu's body.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Manu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Manu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Manu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Manu's shoulder, as Manu tries to avoid the shot.
Bundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Manu looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Bundy.
I think Manu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Nicky Manu!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Nicky Manu!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicky Manu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Voribiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manu.
Voribiev with a poor takedown
and Manu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voribiev slips under a jab from Manu.
Manu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semen Voribiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voribiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Voribiev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voribiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Voribiev is rocked!
Voribiev drops his hands momentarily. Manu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Voribiev staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Voribiev doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Manu forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Manu.
Manu working aggressively here.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Driver lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Driver prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Manu blocking some punches.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Manu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu scores with a shoulder strike.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Manu avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land. #T2#
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu presses Driver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver working aggressively here.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Manu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu lands a left hand.
Driver tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
Manu is working Driver over against the cage.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
Manu lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.#T3#
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
A short left from Manu.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Driver is rocked!
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu throws a big uppercut that drops Driver! More strikes from Manu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Driver lies dazed against the cage as Manu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A very excited looking Nicky Manu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Man walks into a straight right hand from Manu.
Decent striking displayed by Manu there.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
Manu gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manu lands a left hand.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Manu.
Manu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manu cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man fails with the takedown
and Manu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice shot by Manu.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man takes one on the button.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Manu jabs at Man's body.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manu lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manu keeps working.
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but Manu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard.
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Man is looking for a triangle but Manu pushes his legs off easily.
Manu wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #T4#
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Man is pulling down on Manu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manu, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Manu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manu has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manu scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicky Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Manu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Manu has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man jumps guard but Manu stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.#T1#
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Manu won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Manu stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Manu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Manu defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Man is tightening it up a little... Manu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stan Man!
Stan Man is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Stan Man, 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. |
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Event:
KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andolini.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini 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.#CL#
Andolini closes the distance and clinches.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
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!
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Andolini slows down the pace here.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andolini lands with a light punch inside.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow. #T2#
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Manu presses Andolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andolini.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini stalling against the cage.
Andolini lands a shot to the body.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Andolini.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage. #T4#
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Andolini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu avoids the body shot from Andolini.
#CL2#
Manu closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Andolini stalling the fight.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
#T2#
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Andolini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Andolini as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Still in the clinch, Andolini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Andolini digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini blocks an uppercut.
Andolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andolini's elbow.
Manu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu gets through Andolini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini wants to stall.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Andolini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Manu.
Andolini lands a jab to Manu's midsection.
Andolini is looking to wear down Manu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini working aggressively here.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini wants to stall.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Manu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu tries to work over Andolini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andolini lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #T4#
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu really 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.#R4#
Manu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.#CL2#
Manu drives through and clinches with Andolini against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
Manu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini is looking to control Manu's arms but Manu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andolini has his back to the cage.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu. #T2#
Andolini blocking some punches.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu is working Andolini over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Manu working aggressively here.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini is pushing Manu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu. #T4#
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Manu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viggo Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu staying out of range there.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Andolini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andolini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Manu darts in and clinches Andolini up against the cage.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
#T1#
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
#T2#
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!
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Andolini is rocked!
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andolini seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocking some punches.
#T3#
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
Manu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Andolini takes a shot to the head.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu is leaning against Andolini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manu misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manu doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitsugaya lands with a right hand.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Manu is just out of range.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Manu scores with a hook.
Manu lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Manu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
Hitsugaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manu throws out the jab.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Manu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
A big left from Manu misses.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Manu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya lands with a nice body punch.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya misses the jab.#T2#
Manu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Manu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitsugaya lands with a straight right. Manu didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Manu finds it's target.
Hitsugaya cracks Manu with an open hand slap.#T3#
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a series of punches but Manu moves out of range.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Hitsugaya does no damage.
Manu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hitsugaya throws a combination that misses
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu missing with a left hand there. Hitsugaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya jabs at Manu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.#T4#
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Manu.
A big right from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manu throws a jab when Hitsugaya was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
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 Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Manu moved out of range.
Manu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Manu looks to land a left hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manu blocks a jab.
Manu throws out a counter right but Hitsugaya avoids it with no problem.
Hitsugaya connects with a right hand. Manu shakes it off.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as Manu strikes.#T1#
Manu needs to keep his hands up - Hitsugaya had a free shot at his head there.
Manu connects with a single shot there.
Manu scores with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manu. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Jab from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manu! But no joy.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Manu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Manu lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
A little feinted left hand from Hitsugaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that misses
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitsugaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut. Manu saw that one coming.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good jab.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manu moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that Manu ducks under and follows up with a left that Manu also avoids with ease.#T4#
Manu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Manu manages to avoid it.
Manu lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitsugaya cracks a nice hook into Manu's ribs.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitsugaya defending well as Manu loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from Manu.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitsugaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a big counter combination but Manu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya moves forwards but Manu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitsugaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Manu misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Manu misses with a straight right.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
Manu works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu misses with an uppercut. Hitsugaya saw that one coming.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu connects with a crisp jab.
Manu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.#T1#
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manu has time to react.
Manu loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya connects with a looping right hand.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manu misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Hitsugaya coming out on top.
Hitsugaya lunges at Manu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manu's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitsugaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
A big left from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips under a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitsugaya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manu in his tracks.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Manu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hitsugaya connects with a jab.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya scores with a three punch combo!
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
Manu lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitsugaya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshiro Hitsugaya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Manu scores with a shot to the body.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manu defends it well.
A cross from Manu lands.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good jab.
Manu catches Dixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manu lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Manu.
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Jab, jab by Manu - just one landing.
Manu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manu lands a jab.
Dixon needs to keep his hands up - Manu had a free shot at his head there.
Manu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Manu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Manu tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manu lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Manu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Manu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.#TD2#
Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Manu's guard.#T3#
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Manu trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manu!
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Manu is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dixon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dixon looking to control but Manu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon takes Manu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Manu is in trouble.
Dixon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu 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#
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manu cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu with a hook.
Manu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Manu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Manu.
Manu lands an overhand right.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Manu.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicky Manu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon moves forwards but Manu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manu scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Manu finds it's way through Dixon's defenses.
Nicky Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manu throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
Manu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manu as he jumps to the side.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Manu lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manu lands with a good body shot.
Manu scores with a nice right hand.
Manu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Manu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dixon doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Manu does no damage.
Manu dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Manu throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Manu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manu. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manu scores with a nice strike.
Manu throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manu!
Dixon slows the pace down.
Dixon tries to move to mount but Manu blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manu throws a shot to the body.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manu lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Manu tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu lands a head shot.
Manu scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Manu.
Manu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manu scores with a nice head shot.
Manu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Manu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manu.
Manu lands a jab to the head.
Manu connects with a nice looking jab.
Manu fails to land with a series of punches.
Manu lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Manu.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Manu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manu connects with a single shot there.
Manu throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Manu scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one. #T4#
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Manu misses with a wild combination.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Manu stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
Manu looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willie Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Manu misses the target.
Moteki takes one to the chin there.
Moteki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moteki. Moteki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moteki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
and Manu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Moteki! He's just covering up as Manu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A very excited looking Nicky Manu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu misses with a jab to the body
and Kicku counters with a series of strikes. Manu will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Manu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicku, pushing him back against the cage.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kicku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manu's brow.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kicku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
Kicku tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicku fails to pull guard.
Kicku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu has Kicku pressed against the cage, preventing Kicku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kicku misses with an elbow over the top.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
Kicku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kicku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kicku looking to slow down the pace here.
Kicku takes a shot to the head.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Kicku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Manu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickus head.
Manu avoiding damage as Kicku throws knees to the body.
Manu has Kicku pressed against the cage, preventing Kicku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu lands a body punch.
Kicku looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu takes an elbow to the temple.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Kicku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Kicku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
Manu looks to throw the jab but Kicku is out of range.
As Manu backs off Kicku throws a huge counter combo but Manu manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Manu moves into range and clinches up with Kicku.
Kicku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manu is defending well for now.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Kicku's head.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Manu is leaning against Kicku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Kicku is trying to pull guard but Manu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manu tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicku trying to stall but Manu improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Manu on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu scores with a hook to the body.
Manu blocks an elbow strike.
Manu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Kicku is rocked!
Kicku taking a breather.
Kicku is still on wobbly legs! Can Manu finish him?
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu avoiding damage as Kicku throws knees to the body.
Kicku seems to have recovered his senses.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickus head.
Manu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicku.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu blocks the elbow strike.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Manu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
and Manu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kicku! He's just covering up as Manu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Iwill Kicku spoke after the fight, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '. |
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Event:
KIFC 25
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hitsugaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu misses with a left hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Manu ducks right into an uppercut from Hitsugaya.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Hitsugaya's belly button to the back.
Hitsugaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hitsugaya finds it's way through Manu's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya avoids it easily.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitsugaya blocking some punches.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitsugaya is trying to break free.
Hitsugaya working hard to break the clinch.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
#T1#
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitsugaya is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Hitsugaya working aggressively here.
Manu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Hitsugaya.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from Manu.
Some wild striking there from Hitsugaya.
Manu takes one to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitsugaya defending well as Manu loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Manu has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitsugaya throws a looping overhand right but Manu ducks down to avoid it.
Manu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya scores with a punch to the head.
Manu connects with a right hand. Hitsugaya shakes it off.#ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Despite the aggression on Hitsugaya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hitsugaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Manu misses the body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hitsugaya.#T3#
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya misses with a body shot.
Hitsugaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manu.
Nice uppercut lands for Hitsugaya. That snapped Manu's head back.
#CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitsugaya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu keeps control of Hitsugaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitsugaya. #T4##BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hitsugaya tries to keep at a distance but Manu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitsugaya blocks an uppercut.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Manu rushes Hitsugaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Manu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manu tries to work over Hitsugaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya misses with some punches.
Hitsugaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitsugaya throws a series of strikes that have Manu backpedaling.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Manu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Manu clinches. #BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitsugaya momentarily.
Manu throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Manu wants to clinch.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Manu moves into range and clinches up with Hitsugaya.
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!
Hitsugaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitsugaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu looks to clinch
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitsugaya throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot that sends Manu's belly button to the back.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya misses with a few strikes there.
Hitsugaya throws out a powerful jab.
Manu tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
Hitsugaya throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hitsugaya.
No joy there for Hitsugaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya slips a straight right by Manu.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Manu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Hitsugaya avoiding damage.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manu throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Manu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Manu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitsugaya manages to circle out of the way.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Manu darts in and clinches Hitsugaya up against the cage.
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hitsugaya's efforts to push away.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Hitsugaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Hitsugaya can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Manu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitsugaya has had enough of the clinch but Manu keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Manu.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.
Hitsugaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Manu clinches up against the cage.
Hitsugaya prevents a body shot from Manu. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manu tries to counter by clinching up but Hitsugaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Hitsugaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manu circles away quickly and effectively.
Manu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but Manu is out of range.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manu tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Manu throws out a loose jab but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu tries to move into range but Hitsugaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Hitsugaya 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#
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Manu moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitsugaya missing with a left hand there. Manu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Manu.
Manu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at Manu's ribcage but misses.
Manu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
Manu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu tries to move into range but Hitsugaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manu staying out of range there.
Hitsugaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manu tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Manu moved out of range.
Hitsugaya throws the left hand but Manu avoids the punch easily.
Hitsugaya misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but Manu is out of range.
Manu tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitsugaya working aggressively here.
Manu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Hitsugaya blocks an uppercut.
Hitsugaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitsugaya backwards. #BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya jabs at Manu's body.
Hitsugaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Manu's head.#CL#
Manu clinches up with Hitsugaya and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitsugaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Manu throws a jab when Hitsugaya was well out of range.
Hitsugaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya connects with a single shot there.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
A punch combination from Hitsugaya misses. #CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya blocking some punches.
#T4#
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitsugaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitsugaya.
Manu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores with the left hand. Manu knows he should have avoided that one.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu misses with a straight left.
Manu tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya is looking for the big counter here.
Manu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Manu's head.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitsugaya 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Moteki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Manu.#ROC#Moteki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Haru Moteki has been cut.
Moteki throws a body punch but Manu moves out of range.
Moteki is still on wobbly legs! Can Manu finish him?#CL#
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moteki tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Moteki.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Moteki tries to tie him up.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Moteki.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Moteki misses with the head strike.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Moteki seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moteki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manu after a bit of a struggle.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moteki backwards.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moteki to his knees! Manu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
After the fight, Nicky Manu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KIFC 10
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Nguyen needs to keep his hands up - Manu had a free shot at his head there.
Manu throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguyens head.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Nguyen is rocked!
Manu is leaning against Nguyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nguyen.
A short right from Manu. #T1#
Manu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Manu.
Manu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nguyen has Manu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of An Nguyen.
Manu gets through Nguyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Manu finish him?
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Manu works on Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu cracks Nguyen with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu prevents the takedown attempt.
Manu scores with a shoulder strike.
Nguyen is trying to pull guard but Manu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
Manu gets underhooks to prevent Nguyen's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Nguyen tries to score a body lock takedown but Manu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nguyen or not.
Nguyen looks winded!
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Manu is leaning against Nguyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nguyen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Manu is unloading with more strikes now! Nguyen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Decaukas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Decaukas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decaukas misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decaukas misses with a punch on the inside.
Decaukas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Decaukas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.#TD2#
Decaukas jumps guard.
Manu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manu'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.
Manu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Decaukas is looking to stand up but Manu isn't so interested in that idea.
Manu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Decaukas is pulling down on Manu's head to control his posture.
Decaukas wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manu is looking to clinch.
A cross from Manu lands.
Manu leaves Decaukas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Decaukas.#TD2#
Decaukas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manu's guard.
Decaukas preventing the sweep.
Decaukas advances position into side control!#SU2#
Decaukas decides to stand back up. Decaukas steps back and let's Manu get back to his feet.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
Manu tries to work over Decaukas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Decaukas controls the action.
#T3#
Decaukas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Decaukas looking to throw knees to the head but Manu is blocking nicely.
Manu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Decaukas.
Decaukas looking for a takedown.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decaukas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Decaukas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Decaukas controls the action.
Decaukas has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Decaukas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Decaukas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Decaukas has his hands on Manu's head, controlling the position.
Decaukas being controlled here, momentarily.
Manu wants to stand but Decaukas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decaukas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard. #REVB#
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 Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Decaukas clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Decaukas goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Decaukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manu lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas throws a nice looking combination but Manu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manu lands a nice hook to Decaukas's body. Decaukas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Decaukas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Decaukas pulls guard.
Decaukas keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Manu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decaukas on the ground.
Manu controlling from the top position.
Decaukas keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully.
Decaukas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decaukas 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#
Decaukas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Decaukas tries to pass to full mount but Manu defends it.
Decaukas not doing much here.
Manu is trying to maintain the position but Decaukas is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Decaukas prevents Manu from improving his position.
Manu is concentrating on defense, preventing Decaukas from advancing position.
Decaukas throwing shots but Manu is blocking nicely.
Decaukas moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Decaukas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manu to his feet.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decaukas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decaukas leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Decaukas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manu content to stall in guard here.
Manu trying to control but Decaukas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Decaukas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manu rolls with it to try and escape but Decaukas cranks on the arm and Manu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Decaukas! |
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Event:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Bundy clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manu to keep the fight standing.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bundy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Bundy is trying to stall.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Manu gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #T2#
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manu tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Manu back against the cage.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu won't allow it.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
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!
Manu pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
Manu is working Bundy over against the cage.
Bundy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.#CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
Manu throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bundy drops back down to his feet.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bundy takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy has had enough of the clinch but Manu keeps him there for the moment.
Bundy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bundy shoots in but Manu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manu lands with a hook. Bundy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Manu gets tackled into the cage by Bundy. Bundy maintains the clinch.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Manu gets a clinch.
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!
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Manu misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bundy is trying to break free.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Manu pushes Bundy up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundy.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bundy pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Manu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manu defends well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy tries to bum rush Manu with a series of wild strikes but Manu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Manu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Manu lands a body punch. #T3#
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Manu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Manu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Manu darts in and clinches Bundy up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bundy throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Bundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bundy stalls.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Bundy wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Manu gets an underhook and turns Bundy into the cage.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Bundy misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy is trying to force a seperation but Manu has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bundy throws a head kick but Manu moves out of range.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Manu closes the distance but Bundy moves to the side
letting Bundy counter with a right hand.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manu defends well and Bundy ends up having to push Manu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bundy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
Bundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Bundy pulls Manu into guard.
Manu content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Manu.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Manu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manu wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manu stays in close to Bundy's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Bundy moves away from the strike by Manu.
Bundy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Manu gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage. #T3#
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Manu.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy jumps guard but Manu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy has Manu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manu prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
Manu misses with some punches.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Manu clinches up with Bundy and pushes him back against the cage.
Manu misses with some punches.
Manu digs a right hand into Bundy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bundy's gas tank.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
Theodore Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy moves out of range as Manu strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manu 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicky Manu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manu momentarily.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manu checks a leg kick.
Manu tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Manu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Manu's head back.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manu.
Rodriguez punishes Manu's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Manu didn't see that one coming.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manu throws out the jab.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manu's head backwards.
Manu tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Manu checks a low kick from Rodriguez.#T1#
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Manu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Manu tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
A short right from Manu on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu is working Rodriguez over against the cage.#T2#
Rodriguez wants to break free but Manu has control.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. #T3#
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Manu lands a right hand.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Manu works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Manu has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manu pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Manu is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land. #T4#
A short uppercut from Manu.
Rodriguez is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manu under the eye.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manu.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Manu's ribs.
Manu blocks a low kick nicely.
Manu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Diego Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Manu takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez with a jab.
Manu tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Manu tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Manu throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manu in his tracks. #CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manu tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
#T1#
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.#T2#
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Manu has the dominant position.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Manu.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
#T4#
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
Manu cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manu tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Manu has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Manu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Manu.
Manu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Manu.
Manu looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Manu avoids it.
Diego Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Manu moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
As Manu tries to get set, Rodriguez tries to push him back and clinch up but Manu manages to avoid the attempt.
Manu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick as Manu jumps back.
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tests Manu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Manu's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Manu as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Manu misses.
As Manu looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Manu just gets out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Manu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
Manu working aggressively here.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Diego Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu scores with a hook to the body.
Manu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manu lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Manu keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Manu keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Manu cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manu keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Manu working aggressively here.
A short left from Manu.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Manu.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu! |
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