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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Manion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Kane tries to clinch up.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Manion misses with a looping right.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves away
and Manion counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manion throws out the jab.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Manion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Manion lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane wants to clinch but Manion slips to the side
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion lands with a good body shot.
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Manion in a clinch.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Manion prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Manion keeps him there for the moment.
Manion has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Manion.
Manion lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kane misses the body punch
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Manion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab by Manion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.#T2#
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
Manion lands with a cross. #CL2#
Kane forces Manion back against the ropes and clinches.
Manion lands with a light punch inside.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
Kane is trying to push Manion away but Manion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion avoids the head kick by Kane.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Manion misses.
Manion missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manion has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manion.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Manion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to break free but Manion pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Manion on the inside.
Manion has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manion gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manion pushes Kane back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Manion won't allow it.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Manion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.#BC#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane looks to clinch
letting Manion counter with a right hand.
Manion cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane tries to move into range but Manion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Kane defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Manion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Manion moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Manion circles away.
Darden Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
and Manion counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Manion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manion scores with a punch to the head.
Kane moves to clinch but Manion breaks away
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion connects with a body shot.
Kane tries to clinch
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manion looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Manion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane tries to clinch
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manion misses with a looping left.
Jack Manion is winning the standup battle so far.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manion connects with a single shot there.
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!
Kane tries to clinch up.#T1#
Manion works the jab nicely.
Manion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Manion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards. #BC#
Manion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kane misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Manion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Manion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manion throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Manion.
Manion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manion loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manion keeps the fight on the outside.
Manion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manion cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Manion.
Manion punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manion misses with a double jab.
Kane takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Manion.#T3#
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion jabs at Kane's body.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Manion throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Manion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kane eats them both and turns towards Manion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kane tries to clinch there but Manion circles away.
Manion lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Manion pushes him off.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Manion misses with a wild body shot.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
A low kick from Kane misses
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manion swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion 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##CL2#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Manion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manion digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Nice uppercut there from Manion.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Manion lands a jab to the head.
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane is looking to clinch but Manion is avoiding it.
Manion connects with a single shot there.
Kane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manion throws a shot to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane wants to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Manion cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Manion coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Manion.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manion moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manion digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Manion catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Darden Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manion connects with a jab.
Manion catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane wants to clinch.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Manion lands a body shot.
Manion jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Manion works Kane's body with a nice hook.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kane tries to land a body kick
and Manion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Manion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Manion.
Kane misses with a low kick as Manion jumps back.
Manion scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Manion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane throws a body kick that misses
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Manion lands.
Kane throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kane misses with a right hand
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.
Kane tried to score with a low kick but Manion checks it.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
Manion lands a jab.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane looks to throw a body kick
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane throws the left hand but Manion avoids the punch easily.
Kane throws a lazy body kick
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Kane
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Manion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manion, as that shot connected.
Kane misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Manion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manion 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Manion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Manion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobbs.
Manion misses with an uppercut.
Hobbs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs misses with a left hand
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manion throws a shot from downtown. Hobbs moves away and avoids it.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Manion scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Manion.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs staying out of range there.
Hobbs throws out a counter right but Manion avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manion's head backwards.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hobbs defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion throws the left hand but Hobbs avoids the punch easily.
Hobbs slips under a jab from Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
Hobbs scores with a shot to the body.
Manion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Manion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs lands a really nice looking cross but Manion seems unphased.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Manion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Manion.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a combination that misses
and Manion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion lands an overhand right.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion lands a slapping body shot.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy.
Manion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
Manion lands with a good body shot.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion slips under a jab.
Hobbs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Manion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Manion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Manion does it's job there.
Manion staying out of range there.
Manion scores with a jab.
Manion swings for the body but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Manion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hobbs 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.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Manion slips under a jab.
Manion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hobbs tries to counter with a clinch but Manion shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Manion misses its intended target.
Hobbs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Manion lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Manion avoids it well.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Manion throws a shot to the body.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manion cracks Hobbs with an open hand slap.
Manion defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hobbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Manion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hobbs! But no joy.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Manion with an uppercut!
Hobbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manion.#CL#
Manion moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Manion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Manion is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobbs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Manion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbs can do to turn this around?
Manion throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs throws the left hand but Manion avoids the punch easily.
Manion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs walks into a jab.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs swings for the body but Manion moves out of range.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Manion is out of range.
Hobbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manion works the jab nicely.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Manion misses the target.
Manion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Manion should have avoided that one.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hobbs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manion connects with a right hand. Hobbs shakes it off.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Manion misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Hobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobbs.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Manion ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manion.
Nice shot by Manion.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs jabs Manion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manion lands with a cross. #CL#
Manion has closed the distance and engaged Hobbs in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manion.
Hobbs is trying to push Manion away but Manion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Manion lands a nice uppercut.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Manion scores with a shot to the side of Hobbs's head.
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 frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Manion has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Manion finish him?
Manion ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that second round.
That's time! Manion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobbs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobbs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Manion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs misses the jab.
Manion misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Manion throws out a loose jab but Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by Manion and move into the clinch position.
Nice jab there from Manion.
Manion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobbs's head.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manion.
It seemed like Hobbs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a left to the body.
Manion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hobbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hobbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion slips under a jab from Hobbs.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Hobbs saw that one coming.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Manion.
Manion moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
Manion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manion scrambles back to his feet.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Manion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Manion pushes him back against the ropes.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Manion has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs catches Manion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manion on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Manion.
Hobbs moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Manion's head.
Manion cracks a nice hook into Hobbs's ribs.
Manion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Manion drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Manion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to break free but Manion has control.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Manion won't allow it.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manion has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Manion.
#T4#
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Manion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
Jack Manion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Manion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with the head strike.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Manion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manion 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jack Manion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Manion slips under a jab from Nijjar.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy.
Manion misses with a wild body shot.
Manion misses with a right hand
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nijjar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nijjar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manion works Nijjar's body with a nice hook.
Nijjar slips under a jab from Manion.
Nijjar scores with a sloppy right hand. Manion should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Nijjar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nijjar misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Manion misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Nijjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion missing with a left hand there. Nijjar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manion throws a body punch but Nijjar moves out of range. #T1#
Nijjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Nijjar.
A little feinted left hand from Nijjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nijjar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nijjar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manion connects with a nice looking jab.
Nijjar ducks right into an uppercut from Manion.
Manion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manion throws a hook but Nijjar avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Nijjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Nijjar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manion slips under a jab.
Manion throws a series of punches but Nijjar avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manion lands with a shot to the body.
Manion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Manion.
Nijjar 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.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion fails to land with a series of punches.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Nijjar saw that one coming.
Nijjar avoids the body shot from Manion.
An attempted straight right counter from Nijjar misses the target.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Nijjar.
Nijjar defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Nijjar takes one to the chin there.
Nijjar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nijjar counters with a left to the body.
Jack Manion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijjar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nijjar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nijjar misses with a looping left.#T3#
Manion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nijjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manion doesn't seem phased though.
Manion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nijjar counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Nijjar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nijjar throws a right hand that misses
letting Manion counter with a right hand.
Nijjar ducks under a wild hook from Manion.
Manion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nijjar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Nijjar.
Manion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nijjar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijjar throws a lazy right hand but Manion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nijjar lands a head shot.#T4#
Manion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nijjar.
Manion swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nijjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion lands a nice looking body shot.
Nijjar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Nijjar tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Nijjar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manion misses the body punch
enabling Nijjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Nijjar.
Nijjar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion misses the body punch
and Nijjar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nijjar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Manion is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Manion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
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#
Nijjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Nijjar cracks Manion with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Manion is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Manion is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Manion could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hardeep Nijjar!
After the fight, Hardeep Nijjar 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Manion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Manion has Carter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Manion blocking some punches.
Manion struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Manion swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manion blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion lands a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Manion controls the action.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Manion blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter prevents a body shot from Manion.
Manion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manion throws a head punch that misses.
Carter blocks a body shot from Manion.
Manion tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
Manion working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Manion closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manion lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Manion misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manion throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Manion misses.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Manion misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack Manion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manion working aggressively here.
Manion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manion lands a nice uppercut.
Manion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manion can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Manion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Manion working aggressively here.
Manion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manion's elbow.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter. #T4#
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
Manion is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manion backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Manion.
A short right from Carter.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Manion.
Manion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manion.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Carter cracks Manion with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Manion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter blocks a body shot from Manion. #BC2#
Manion manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Manion misses.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Manion misses.
A jab from Manion misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carter defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A shot to the body from Manion misses
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Manion throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Manion manages to avoid it.
A big right from Manion misses.
Manion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.#CL2#
Manion has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Tommy Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion. #T2#
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Manion has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Manion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manion swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter prevents a body shot from Manion.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manion has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Manion can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Manion can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter tries to work over Manion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Manion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manion tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Manion back against the ropes.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
Manion has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Manion struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Manion lands a shot to the body.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter lands a right hand.
Manion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Manion is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manion takes a shot to the head.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manion.
Manion is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manion.
Manion gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manion tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the ropes.
Manion scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter pushes Manion back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Manion misses with some punches.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manion backwards. #BC2#
Manion manages to break the clinch.
Manion throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manion or not.
A body shot lands from Carter.
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 Tommy Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Manion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Manion scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Manion manages to avoid it.
Manion missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Manion closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter cracks Manion with a nice body shot.
Manion blocks a body shot from Carter.
Manion tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the ropes.
Manion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Carter lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
Manion has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Manion as the two fighters clinch.
Manion gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manion's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Manion misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter digs a right hand into Manion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manion's gas tank.
Manion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Manion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the ropes.
Carter pushes Manion back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Manion controls his hands.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Manion.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Manion working aggressively here.
Carter tries to work over Manion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries a body shot but Manion blocks it.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Manion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manion is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Carter keeps control of Manion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Manion.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manion backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter is working Manion over against the ropes.
Manion throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands a body shot.
Manion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter tries to stall but Manion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Carter is leaning against Manion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Carter.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
Manion has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Manion takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter pushes Manion back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Manion's head.
Jack Manion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter trying to stall but Manion improves his position.
Manion working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Carter.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter tries to stall but Manion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Manion gets an underhook and turns Carter into the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tommy Carter!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tommy Carter!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tommy Carter!
Tommy Carter wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Tommy Carter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Shioda. That snapped Manion's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shioda.
Jab from Shioda.
Shioda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Shioda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shioda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shioda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shioda closes the distance and catches Manion with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Manion is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Manion is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Manion is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Shioda takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gozo Shioda!
In his post fight interview, Gozo Shioda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Spagnolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Manion as he connects with a hook.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manion moves away.
Spagnolo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Manion closes the distance and clinches.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manion throws a head punch that misses.
Manion controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
Manion scores with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manion throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Manion lands a left hand.
Spagnolo lands a body shot.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Manion.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Manion tries to tie him up.
Manion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manion blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Manion lands a right hand.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Spagnolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manion avoids the body shot from Spagnolo.
Manion takes a swing at Spagnolo's ribcage but misses.
Spagnolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spagnolo scrambles back to his feet.
Spagnolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spagnolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manion.
Manion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2##CL#
Spagnolo closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo cracks Manion with a nice body shot.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manion working aggressively here.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Manion blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Still in the clinch, Spagnolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manion prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Manion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo lands with a left to the head.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manion digs a right hand into Spagnolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spagnolo's gas tank.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo gets through Manion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Manion on the inside.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion is trying to break the clinch but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
Manion swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes. #T4#
Spagnolo tries to work over Manion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manion misses with some punches.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Manion.
Manion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Spagnolo.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
A cross from Manion lands.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion lands with a shot to the body.
Spagnolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manion lands a nice hook to Spagnolo's body. Spagnolo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Spagnolo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spagnolo.
Spagnolo sizes up Manion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spagnolo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Manion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Manion coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spagnolo. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion walks into a straight right hand from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manion ducks right into an uppercut from Spagnolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manion misses the jab.#T1#
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spagnolo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Manion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Manion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spagnolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spagnolo throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spagnolo slips a straight right by Manion.
Spagnolo tries to move into range but Manion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spagnolo takes a swing at Manion's ribcage but misses.
Manion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spagnolo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Manion lands a slapping body shot.
Spagnolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manion scores with the left hand. Spagnolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Manion misses with a straight right.
Manion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Spagnolo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mark Spagnolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Manion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manion throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Manion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manion works the jab nicely.
Spagnolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Manion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Spagnolo clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spagnolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spagnolo scrambles back to his feet.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spagnolo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manion! But no joy.#CL#
Spagnolo closes the distance and clinches.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Manion lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Spagnolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manion lands with a right to the head.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack Manion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
A nice left hand lands by Manion.
Spagnolo has Manion pressed against the ropes, preventing Manion 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.
Jack Manion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manion slips under a jab from Spagnolo.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spagnolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spagnolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
Spagnolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manion slips a jab from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo slips a jab from Manion.
Spagnolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spagnolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spagnolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it. #T1#
Manion misses with a looping left.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Spagnolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manion circles away.
Manion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spagnolo throws a shot from downtown. Manion moves away and avoids it.
Manion keeps the fight on the outside.
Manion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spagnolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Spagnolo.
Manion throws a shot from downtown. Spagnolo moves away and avoids it.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Spagnolo's shoulder, as Spagnolo tries to avoid the shot.
Spagnolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manion looks to land a left hand but Spagnolo moved out of range nicely.
Manion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spagnolo.
Manion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spagnolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spagnolo throws a looping overhand right but Manion ducks down to avoid it.
Manion throws out a counter right but Spagnolo avoids it with no problem.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manion moves away.
Spagnolo wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Spagnolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagnolo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Spagnolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manion misses with a looping left.
Spagnolo throws out a powerful jab.
Spagnolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manion.
Jab by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Spagnolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manion! But no joy.
Manion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spagnolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manion tries to clinch up.
Spagnolo moves in looking to clinch but Manion pushes him off.
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Manion tests Spagnolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manion lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Manion.
Spagnolo looks to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Manion sizes up Spagnolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manion throws a series of punches but Spagnolo avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
Manion misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Manion has Spagnolo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spagnolo works on Manion's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Manion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manion 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Manion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jack Manion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jake Everett!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Manion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Everett quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (0) Everett
Manion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Manion has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manion is looking for a kimura here.
Manion prevents Everett from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion wants to pass to mount but Everett is defending the position.
Everett trying to hold on to Manion's head to control him but Manion postures up.
#T1#
Everett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Manion is staying active.
Everett is not content to let Manion control the position.#SUB#
Manion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manion controlling the action here. #T2#
Everett trying to control here.
Manion wants to free his trapped foot but Everett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manion is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Everett wants to control but Manion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Manion controlling the pace.
Everett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Manion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Manion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Everett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Everett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Manion is working hard here to advance position.
Manion trying to control the pace.
Everett is staying active underneath Manion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Manion has control of the leg.
Everett won't allow Manion to pass to mount.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Manion sits in half guard. #T5#
Manion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Everett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Manion from controlling successfully.
Everett wants to sweep but no luck.
Manion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manion (5) vs (0) Everett#T6##SUB#
Manion tries for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
Manion is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Manion is working for a kimura but Everett is defending it quite comfortably.
Manion slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Everett wants to get back to full guard.
Everett wants to control but Manion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manion is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Everett is trying to maintain the position but Manion is very close to passing his half guard.
Manion prevents Everett from improving his position.
Manion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Manion is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer.
Manion stalling.
Manion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manion (8) vs (0) Everett
Manion wants to control the pace but Everett is squirming around nicely.
Everett tries to lock up and control but Manion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Manion wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Manion trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Manion is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Everett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Manion controlling his opponent. #T10#
Everett is squirming around, avoiding Manion's attempts to control the action.
Manion controlling the position easily from mount.
Everett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Manion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Manion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everett has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Manion sits in half guard. #SUB#
Manion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Everett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manion 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.
Manion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manion is one step ahead there.
Manion looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (8) vs (2) Everett#SUB#
Manion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Everett trying to control but Manion is working from the bottom.
Manion wants to improve his position but instead Everett has moved into half guard.
Manion is looking to improve his position.
Everett is keen to just control but Manion is a slippery customer.
Manion is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Everett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Manion actively working from the bottom here.
Everett trying to control the action but Manion is working from the bottom.
Manion wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett is keen to just control but Manion is a slippery customer.
Everett prevents Manion from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manion takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Jack Manion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jack Manion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Manion shoots in and gets a takedown into Sansho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (0) Sansho
Manion wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Sansho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (2) Sansho#SUB#
Manion working for a triangle but Sansho defends it easily.
Sansho preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sansho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (2) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion trying to control but Sansho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manion stopping the sweep attempt from Sansho.
Manion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rough House inform us that Sansho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sansho working for a triangle but Manion defends it easily.
Manion passes Sansho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sansho tries to roll over but Manion keeps him under control.
Manion is looking to take a break and control but Sansho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sansho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Sansho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Manion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manion has gone for a leg lock! Sansho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (4) Sansho
Sansho wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
Sansho tries to free his leg and advance position but Manion is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sansho trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manion trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Manion has his feet on Sansho's thighs here. He's pushed Sansho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sansho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Manion!
A very excited looking Jack Manion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borges scores with a takedown into Manion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Manion
Manion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borges wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
Manion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borges is one step ahead there.
Borges wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Manion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manion keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully. #T2#
Manion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borges is one step ahead there.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borges postures up.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Manion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Manion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borges trying to control but Manion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Borges passes Manion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borges trying to mount his opponent but Manion defends it.
Manion is not content to let Borges control the position.
Manion moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Manion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borges uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Manion#T4#
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Manion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borges working away.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borges trying to control the action but Manion is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borges trying to control the position but Manion is working away. #SUB#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Borges tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borges's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Borges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Manion wants to improve his position but Borges is controlling well.
Manion trying to control here.
Borges stalling away here and it's allowed Manion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manion has Borges pulled in close to control his posture.
Manion keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Borges is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borges (5) vs (2) Manion
Manion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borges is keeping the position for now.
Borges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Borges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Borges controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself.
Manion wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.#SUB#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borges controlling Manion's posture. #T10#
Borges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Borges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manion controls the pace.
Manion wants to control from the top but Borges keeps moving.
Borges keeping full guard, as Manion tries to pass. #T11#
Manion 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.
Manion trying to control but Borges is working from the bottom.
Manion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Borges keeping moving, preventing Manion from controlling successfully.
Manion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borges controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself. #SUB#
Borges working for a triangle but Manion defends it easily.
#SUB#
Borges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Borges wants to hit a sweep here but Manion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borges there! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (5) Manion
Borges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manion tries to take Borges's back but instead Borges uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Borges is looking to control Manion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borges avoid being mounted?
Manion trying to control from half guard but Borges is working away.
Borges works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borges is tightening it up a little... Manion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manion goes for a double leg but Zero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zero continues to drive forward.
Manion shoots in looking for a takedown. Zero tries to sprawl out of it but Manion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero is looking to counter the offense by Manion and move into the clinch.
Manion misses with a takedown attempt - Zero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Manion.
Manion shoots for a takedown but Zero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manion sprawls and moves away.
Zero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zero wants it to stay on the feet.
Zero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Manion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zero (0) vs (2) Manion
Zero's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Manion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Manion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zero is just riding it out for now. Manion eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform me that Manion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Zero tries to roll over but Manion keeps him under control.
Manion wants to pass to mount but Zero is defending the position.
Zero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manion on the ground.
Zero gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Manion trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Manion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zero wants to sweep but no luck.
Manion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manion postures up.
#T3#
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Manion won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Manion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Zero manages to get to full guard.
Zero keeping full guard, as Manion tries to pass.
Manion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zero controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself.
Manion wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Zero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (0) vs (5) Manion
Manion wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy. #T6#
Manion has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (0) vs (7) Manion
Manion avoids the attempt from Zero to control.
Zero can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Manion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zero is surviving well by controlling Manion's body position as best he can.
Manion prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
Manion works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (0) vs (10) Manion
Zero is really stuck here.
#T7##SUB2#
Manion looking for the RNC.
Zero tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Manion is persistently looking for the submission but Zero is defending it well.
Manion gets his hands free as Zero looks to control. #SUB2#
Manion working for the choke.
Zero wants to escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Manion is cranking Zero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zero! He's tightened the choke and Zero is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Manion!
A victorious Jack Manion 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manion shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Manion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane attempts a counter takedown but Manion avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Manion.#TD#
Kane has picked Manion up - he's going for a ride! Kane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Manion
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Manion looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Manion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Manion 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! Kane rolls with it to try and escape but Manion cranks on the arm and Kane is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Manion!
After winning the bout, Jack Manion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Maurice Lemaire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Manion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemaire is trying to defend but Manion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (0) Lemaire
Manion controlling the action here.
Manion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemaire for as long as he can get away with.
Manion tries to pass to full mount but Lemaire defends it. #SUB#
Manion is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lemaire is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Manion!
Jack Manion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ettish wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ettish takes the fight into the clinch.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Manion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Manion lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ettish (0) vs (2) Manion#SUB#
Manion has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ettish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manion is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ettish pulls down on the head and he's put Manion to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adebayo Saleng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Saleng has managed to clinch.
Saleng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Manion decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Manion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saleng trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Manion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saleng defends it easily.
Saleng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion controls Saleng momentarily but Saleng frees himself.
Manion has his hands on Saleng's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Manion looking for a triangle here. Saleng is fighting it but it looks tight! Manion pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saleng is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Manion!
After winning the bout, Jack Manion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier 2
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Two misses with a looping left.
Won bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Won throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Won throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Won ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Two moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Two misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Won does a little dance to reset his feet.
Won now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Won looks to land a right hand but Two moved out of range.
Won ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Won throws a body shot but no joy.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Won.
Won misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Won misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Won is just out of range.
Won connects with a right hand. Two shakes it off.
Won steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Won moves away.
Two changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Won misses the jab.
Two is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Two misses the shot to the body.
Won avoids the body shot from Two.
Won now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Two is looking to wear down Won with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Two throws a hook to the side of Won's head but Won sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Won fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.
Won looks to score with a jab to the body but Two is just out of range.
Two throws the left hand but Won avoids the punch easily.
Won throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two misses with a body shot.
Won looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Won swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Two missing with a left hand there. Won was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Won is just out of range.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Won throws out the jab.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Won was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Won throws a body shot but no joy.
Won moves away from the strike by Two.
A nice side step and Won releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Won ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Two moves away.#T2#
Won takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Won thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two looks to throw the jab but Won is out of range.
Won tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Two was well out of range. Poor timing from Won.
Won jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Won.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Won is just out of range.
Won looks to score with a jab to the body but Two is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Won throws a body shot but no joy.
Won keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Won manages to avoid it.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Won throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Won misses with a body shot.
Two throws a jab when Won was well out of range.
Won is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Two.
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 Simmit Two.
Well Two 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 10:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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