Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD408: The Best people
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Manres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aremis as he avoids it easily.
Aremis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aremis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manres feinted with a counter takedown.
Aremis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aremis lunges at Manres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manres's hand.
Manres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manres blocks a head kick by Aremis.
Aremis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aremis misses with a low kick as Manres jumps back.
Aremis throws a lazy right hand but Manres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aremis throws a poor cross that misses
and Aremis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aremis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manres's waist but Manres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aremis off to one side.
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!
Aremis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
Aremis walks into a jab.#T1#
Aremis tries to clinch up but Manres circles away and keeps his distance.
Manres tries to counter with a takedown but Aremis is quick to defend against it.
Aremis is looking to land body kicks.
Aremis's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aremis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aremis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manres was well out of range. Poor timing from Aremis.
Aremis connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aremis.
A cross from Aremis lands.
Aremis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manres avoids the body shot from Aremis.
Aremis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aremis. Manres does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Aremis. No joy for Manres on that attempt.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aremis has Manres up against the cage in a clinch.
Manres tries to pull guard but Aremis holds him up against the cage and eventually Manres drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manres fails to pull guard.
Manres tries to break free but Aremis pushes him back against the cage.
Manres is struggling to control the position.
Manres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aremis smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Aremis has closed the distance and engaged Manres in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manres.
Manres avoids the elbow strike from Aremis, against the cage.
Manres landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Aremis manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Manres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aremis rushes Manres with punches - Manres moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Manres goes down! Aremis follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xantos Aremis!
A victorious Xantos Aremis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manres.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manres misses with a double jab.
Kane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manres dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Manres's head and hops out.
Kane throws a combination. Manres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to bum rush Manres with a series of wild strikes but Manres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manres feinted with a counter takedown.
Manres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manres back to the cage. Kane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manres connects with a nice looking jab.
Quian Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manres throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manres looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.#CL2#
Kane moves into the clinch.#T2#
Manres is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manres fails to pull guard.
Manres blocks the elbow strike.
Manres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Manres's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Manres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kane misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Manres is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane connects with a high kick.
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manres's hands.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kane.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manres shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Manres shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manres shoots and misses
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manres has a takedown stuffed.
Manres dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manres if he has to take too many more of those.
Manres is breathing heavily.
Manres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quian Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Manres! He's out on his feet! Kane rushes in and drops Manres with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quian Kane!
Quian Kane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Manres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manres throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Manres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pillowhands on his heels. He'll look to pass Pillowhands's guard now, I'm sure.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pillowhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manres.
Manres with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres is stalling in the full guard.
Manres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Pillowhands is retaining full guard.
Pillowhands is pulling down on Manres's head. It's preventing any offense from Manres, at least for the moment.
Manres chips away with some ground and pound.
Manres 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.
Manres is fighting to break Pillowhands's control of his arms but Pillowhands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres trying to control but Pillowhands is working from the bottom.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Pillowhands is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pillowhands controlling Manres's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Manres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pillowhands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manres is in Pillowhands's guard.
Manres trying to control but Pillowhands is working from the bottom.
Pillowhands trying to control the position here.
Manres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Pillowhands is retaining full guard.
Manres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pillowhands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manres wants to control from the top but Pillowhands keeps moving.
Pillowhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Manres gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Pillowhands managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manres.
Manres wants to control but Pillowhands is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Manres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pillowhands, who protects the arm well.
Manres tries to advance position but instead Pillowhands slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manres is working for a kimura but Pillowhands is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Manres are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manres in side control, throwing shots but Pillowhands defends.
Manres tries to move to mount but Pillowhands blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Manres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pillowhands's legs.
An elbow from Manres crashes against the mat.
Manres lands a nice forearm strike. #T2##SUB#
Manres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillowhands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pillowhands holding on.
Ludwig Manres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Manres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manres trying to control the position but Pillowhands is working away. #T3#
Manres working the ground and pound but Pillowhands is defending the strikes.
Manres throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manres advances nicely into full mount.
Manres landing strikes from the mount and Pillowhands is in trouble! #SUB#
Manres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pillowhands has worked his arm free - good work by Pillowhands!
Manres misses with the ground and pound.
Manres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Manres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pillowhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manres but great work by Pillowhands.#T4#
Pillowhands remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pillowhands tries to advance to mount but Manres denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres tries to bench press Pillowhands off him but Pillowhands keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pillowhands just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Manres dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Manres closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pillowhands quickly recovers to half guard.
Pillowhands is trying to get back to full guard.
Manres slows the pace down in half guard.
Manres is trying to control. Pillowhands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Manres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Manres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pillowhands sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Manres thows a huge punch but Pillowhands dodges it nicely.
Manres wants to pass to mount but Pillowhands is defending the position.
Pillowhands gets full guard.
Manres postures up in Pillowhands's guard and throws a big left but Pillowhands blocks it.
Manres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pillowhands is controlling Manres's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manres with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Manres shoots in and gets a takedown into Pillowhands's guard.
Manres pushes down on Pillowhands's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pillowhands keeps working.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pillowhands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pillowhands's head.
Manres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Manres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Manres is looking for a kimura but Pillowhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manres to get the leverage.
Pillowhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manres.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Pillowhands defending well.
Pillowhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manres.
Manres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pillowhands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pillowhands is keeping the position for now.
Pillowhands throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Manres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manres 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!
Douche Pillowhands spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.

Event: AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gustin gets caught napping as Manres dives in and scores a takedown. Gustin manages to retain guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manres postures up in Gustin's guard and throws a big left but Gustin blocks it.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustin is retaining full guard.
Manres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manres cracks Gustin with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manres wants to pass to mount but Gustin is defending the position. #T1#
Manres is trying to control. Gustin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manres trying to advance position but Gustin counters by regaining guard.
Gustin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustin is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manres wants to control from the top but Gustin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustin working for a triangle but Manres defends it easily.
Manres stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manres pushes down on Gustin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gustin trying to control from the bottom.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustin defending well though.
Gustin manages to get to full guard.
Manres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres throws an elbow that misses. Gustin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manres's guard. Nice move by Gustin!#REVB##T3#
Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gustin preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Manres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manres is trying to control the position but Gustin postures up.
Gustin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustin is continuing to stall.
Manres wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manres tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manres darts in looking for a takedown but Gustin gets double underhooks and turns Manres into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Manres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Manres pushes him off.
A combination from Gustin does no damage.
No luck for Manres with that takedown attempt.
Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time.
Manres shoots for a takedown but Gustin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manres shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustin sprawls well. He's pushed Manres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manres.
Manres sets himself, and Gustin steps forward looking for the clinch! Manres avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gustin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage.
Gustin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Manres manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Manres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gustin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gustin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Gustin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Gustin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manres wants to stall.
Manres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manres is defended easily by Gustin.#T3##CL2#
Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustin to keep the fight standing.
Manres being controlled against the cage.
Gustin is struggling to control the position.
Gustin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manres tries to pull guard but Gustin won't allow it.
Manres misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Manres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustin prevents it.
Gustin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manres backwards.
Manres tries for a takedown but Gustin manages to get underhooks.
Gustin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manres has Gustin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Gustin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gustin clinches. #TD#
Manres lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manres trying to control the action but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Gustin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gustin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manres blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Gustin throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease.
Manres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manres. Manres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Manres gets tackled into the cage by Gustin. Gustin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Gustin effectively controlling the action here.
Manres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Gustin wants to get back to striking at distance but Manres won't allow it.
Gustin misses with the head strike.
Gustin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manres's elbow. #BC2#
Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Gustin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gustin throws a hook but Manres blocks it.
Manres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustin throws a shot to the body.
Manres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustin avoids it really well and circles away.
Manres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Gustin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustin closes the distance but Manres moves to the side
and Manres counters with a series of strikes. Gustin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Gustin lands but Manres takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Manres is rocked!
Manres shoots in for a takedown but Gustin shows good takedown defense.
Oh Manres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gustin pushes Manres up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Manres with a big uppercut! Manres tries to clinch up but Gustin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Manres to the mat! Manres covers up and Gustin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin!
After winning the bout, Melvin Gustin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD384: Mafia
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Manres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aremis pinned against the cage. Aremis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aremis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aremis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manres. Manres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aremis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Manres is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manres.
Manres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aremis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manres momentarily.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manres slips a nice elbow through Aremis's hands, connecting with Aremis's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aremis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manres. #T1#
Manres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Manres trying to control but Aremis is working from the bottom.
Aremis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Manres is looking to escape.
Aremis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aremis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manres defending well though. #T2#
Aremis working over Manres with some ground and pound. Manres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aremis is taking a breather. Manres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manres regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aremis.
Manres wants to sweep here but Aremis controlling him for the moment.
Aremis throws an elbow that misses. Manres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aremis's guard. Nice move by Manres!#REVB#
Manres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aremis is pulling down on Manres's head to control his posture.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Manres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aremis managing to control the position.
Manres postures up in Aremis's guard and throws a big left but Aremis blocks it.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Aremis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres postures up in Aremis's guard and throws a big left but Aremis blocks it.
Manres throwing strikes from guard but Aremis blocks nicely.
Aremis wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manres wants to control from the top but Aremis keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aremis with a nice cross.
Manres blocks a jab.
Aremis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aremis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Manres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aremis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aremis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aremis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manres misses with a takedown attempt
and Aremis counters with a good low kick that Manres was not able to check.
Aremis lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Manres is rocked!
Manres drops his hands momentarily. Aremis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Manres staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Manres doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xantos Aremis!
A very excited looking Xantos Aremis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Manres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Manres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.#SUB2#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manres defends it easily.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Manres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manres trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manres wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Manres landing with the ground and pound.
Manres postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Manres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Manres works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan looking to control.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Manres controlling him for the moment.
Manres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Manres isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to get up but he can't break Manres's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manres is keeping the position for now.
Manres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Manres pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Manres is in guard.#REVR#
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manres is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Manres is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manres shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Manres does no damage.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Manres. Manres gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Manres blocks a head kick by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan. #T1#
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Manres avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Manres clinches.
Manres is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Manres on that attempt.
Manres doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away. #T2#
Manres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manres somewhat.
Manres slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Manres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manres misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Manres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Morgan slams his shin into Manres's torso.
Manres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manres off to one side.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Manres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Manres sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Manres shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
Manres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manres looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manres tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Manres needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Manres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manres gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Manres appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Manres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manres circles away quickly and effectively.
Manres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Manres's ribs.
Manres lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Manres moves out of range.
Manres throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Manres drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease.
Manres is looking to counter punch.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Manres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manres rather than just go for the knockout.
Manres shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Manres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manres attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manres blocks a jab.
It looked like Manres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
As Morgan tries to get set, Manres tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Morgan throws a body punch but Manres moves out of range.
Manres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.#T4#
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Manres on that attempt.
Morgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Manres's ribs.
Manres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan jabs at Manres's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan!
Simon Morgan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Fish lunges at Manres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manres's hand.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Fish gets a clinch.
Fish stalling in the clinch but Manres improves position. #TD2#
Manres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Manres avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manres works over Fish with some ground and pound from guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Manres has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manres is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fish pulls down on the head and he's put Manres to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish is the new welterweight champion!
Jon Paul Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Page connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manres's coach down at DiscoClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manres's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Page. That snapped Manres's head back.
Page swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Manres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Page!
Manres working the body and head with strikes.
Page is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manres is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manres with shots to the head and body - Page looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Manres has control of Page's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Page regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manres prevents Page from getting the reversal.
Manres lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Manres is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Page really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manres lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Manres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Page is working to get back to half guard.
Page slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manres prevents Page from improving his position.
Page gets back to full guard.
Page has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Manres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Page haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Manres drops back looking for a leg! Page is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Page manages to kick Manres off! Manres jumps back into Page's 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Manres looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Page stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Manres has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Page manages to get his head free but now Manres has transitioned to an armbar! Page grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Manres! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Manres!
Ludwig Manres is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Chigg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chigg misses with a hook. Manres ducked under it nicely.
Manres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chigg defends it well.
Chigg tries a head kick but it misses.
Manres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chigg is fending him off so far but Manres persists. Nope, Chigg circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Chigg.
Chigg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manres.
Chigg throws a looping overhand right but Manres ducks down to avoid it.
Chigg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chigg lands a head shot.
Chigg looks to land a right hand but Manres moved out of range.
Chigg misses with a straight right. #T1#
Manres darts in looking for a takedown but Chigg gets double underhooks and turns Manres into the ropes. #TD2#
Chigg gets caught flat footed, as Manres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manres throwing strikes but missing.
Chigg wants to sweep here but Manres controlling him for the moment.
Chigg keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Manres stopping the sweep attempt from Chigg.
Manres postures up.
Manres won't allow Chigg to get back to his feet.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Manres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chigg looking for a sweep. Not yet Chigg, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Manres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manres slips nicely into half guard.
Chigg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manres tries to pass to full mount but Chigg defends it.
Manres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chigg defending well though.
Chigg has hold of Manres's hands but Manres slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Manres is working for a submission of some sort.
Manres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chigg defending well though.
Manres is thwarting Chigg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Manres is looking for a kimura but Chigg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manres to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Manres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chigg is just riding it out for now. Manres eventually gives up the hold.
Manres trying to control the action but Chigg is working from the bottom.
Chigg won't allow Manres to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chigg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chigg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manres dives into side control.
Chigg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manres sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chigg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Manres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chigg is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludwig Manres will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manres takes one on the button.
Manres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chigg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manres somewhat.
Chigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manres tries to clinch there but Chigg circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chigg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chigg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.#T1#
Manres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chigg counters with a straight right hand.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
A low kick from Chigg misses #TD2#
and Manres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chigg!
Chigg gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chigg is trying to control but can't.
Manres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chigg is looking to improve his position.
Manres trying to control from half guard but Chigg is working away.
Chigg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Chigg is not content to let Manres control the position.
Chigg gets back to full guard. #T2#
Manres won't allow Chigg to get back to his feet.
Manres preventing the sweep.
Manres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chigg's guard.
Manres thows a huge punch but Chigg dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Manres 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.
Chigg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manres's back!#T3#
Chigg punches the canvas rather than the man.
Chigg is looking to control Manres but Manres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chigg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Manres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chigg's guard. Nice work there by Manres.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chigg is keeping the position for now.
Manres passes Chigg's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Manres slips a nice elbow through Chigg's hands, connecting with Chigg's forehead.
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.
Manres working Chigg over with strikes.
Manres uses his free foot to push down on Chigg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chigg.
Manres fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manres lands a big shot there that rocks Chigg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chigg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manres lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigg tries to buck Manres off but he can't manage it.
Manres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chigg is looking to escape.
Manres prevents Chigg from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludwig Manres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Chigg.
Manres blocks a jab.
Manres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chigg is fending him off so far but Manres persists. Nope, Chigg circles away and we're back to standing.
Chigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chigg moves away.
Chigg throws out a loose jab but Manres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manres shoots in for a double leg but Chigg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chigg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chigg misses the target.
Chigg throws a head kick but Manres moves out of range.
Manres wants to counter with a clinch but Chigg pushes him away.
Chigg misses with a left hand
and Manres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Manres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manres closes the distance and clinches up with Chigg, looking for a takedown. Manres pushes Chigg against the ropes but Chigg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Chigg thuds his right hand into Manres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Manres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chigg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chigg regains half guard.#SUB2#
Manres is trying to work for a kimura but Chigg is defending well.
Manres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maya Chigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Manres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chigg has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chigg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manres landing some decent shots from guard.
Manres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manres wants to control from the top but Chigg keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manres forces his way into half guard.
Manres wants to control but Chigg is keeping him busy.
Manres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chigg! #T3#
Manres lands a nice shot to the head.
Chigg tries to lock up and control but Manres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manres has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chigg's face.
Manres lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manres breaks from Chigg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chigg is desperately trying to improve his position but Manres has a good base and remains in mount.
Manres looking to control but Chigg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Manres breaks from Chigg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chigg regains half guard.
Manres trying to control from half guard but Chigg is working away. #SUB2#
Manres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chigg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ludwig Manres.
I've got Manres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!

Event: UPG 31
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Moraes's corner calls for a 1-2. Moraes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manres moves forwards but Moraes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moraes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manres.
Moraes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Moraes drives through and clinches with Manres against the cage.
Moraes tries to work over Manres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manres gets control of Moraes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manres is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Manres trying to keep a closed guard but Moraes is proving a slippery customer.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Manres keeps moving.
Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Moraes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manres uses it to pass to side control.
Moraes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Manres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manres is chipping away with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Manres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Manres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moraes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manres works to advance to full mount. Moraes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Manres landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moraes tries to hold on but Manres postures up.
Manres pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Manres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manres working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manres has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moraes's face.
Manres trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Manres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moraes is bucking up trying to escape but Manres cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manres working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Moraes is rocked!
The referee warns Moraes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Moraes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Manres lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Moraes! Manres sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Moraes and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ludwig Manres!

Event: UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Comstock throws the kick towards the body but Manres avoids it.#TD2#
Manres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Comstock!
Comstock is trying to control Manres's posture but Manres avoids it.
The strikes coming from Manres are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manres is looking to take a break and control but Comstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Comstock tries to bench press Manres off him but Manres keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comstock regains half guard, as Manres was trying to land strikes.
Comstock is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Manres stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres is thwarting Comstock's attempts to control the position.
Comstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Comstock is working hard here to advance position.
Manres is just content to waste time from the top position. Comstock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Comstock managing to control the position.
Comstock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manres is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Comstock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Manres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Comstock is controlling Manres's posture.#SUB2#
Manres postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Comstock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manres, into his guard. #REVR#
Comstock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Comstock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Manres controlling Comstock's posture.
Comstock trying to control but Manres is working from the bottom.
Comstock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Comstock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Comstock won't allow Manres to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Comstock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manres managing to control the position.
Comstock looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Manres won't allow Comstock to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manres throwing strikes but missing.
Comstock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manres's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Coach Comstock will probably get the nod.
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#
Manres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manres has a takedown stuffed.
Manres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Comstock but Comstock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manres checks a low kick from Comstock.
A slow jab from Comstock misses its intended target.
Jab by Comstock.
Jab, jab by Comstock - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres shoots in and drives through. Comstock sprawls well.
Coach Comstock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Comstock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Comstock scores with a jab.
Comstock tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Manres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Comstock!
Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Manres tries to advance to mount but Comstock denies him.
Manres misses with the ground and pound.
Manres trying to control the position but Comstock is working away.
Comstock gets back to half guard.
Comstock wants to improve his position but Manres is controlling well.
Manres tries to pass to full mount but Comstock defends it.
Manres with the ground and pound but Comstock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Comstock is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Comstock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Comstock has control of Manres's left arm, preventing Manres from doing any damage.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Comstock is retaining full guard.
Comstock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Comstock controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Comstock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manres was well out of range. Poor timing from Comstock.
Comstock tries to land a leg kick but Manres saw it coming and moves away.
Manres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Comstock.#T3#
Comstock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manres counters with a one-two to the body.
Manres has a takedown stuffed.
Comstock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Comstock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Comstock.
Comstock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Comstock misses with a low kick as Manres jumps back.
Coach Comstock is winning the standup battle so far.
Manres shoots and misses
and Comstock counters with a two punch combo.
Coach Comstock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manres throws a sloppy head kick and Comstock moves out of range easily.
Comstock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Comstock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comstock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manres ducks under a wild hook from Comstock.
Manres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Comstock misses with a leg kick
and Manres counters with a two punch combo.
Manres doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Comstock counter with a right hand.
Manres shoots in for a double leg but Comstock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coach Comstock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comstock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Comstock wants it to stay on the feet.
Manres tries to clinch
and Comstock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Comstock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Comstock misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Manres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manres wants to control from the top but Comstock keeps moving.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Comstock is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Comstock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manres takes one to the side of the head.
Comstock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Comstock thuds a left hand into Manres's body.
Comstock throws a body shot but no joy.
Manres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Comstock throws a jab but it's blocked by Manres.
Manres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Comstock.
Comstock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manres's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comstock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Comstock.
Manres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Manres is rocked!
Comstock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manres is still on wobbly legs! Can Comstock finish him?
Manres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Comstock cracks the inside of Manres's front leg. #T1#
Comstock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Comstock works Manres's body with a nice hook.
Manres switches off momentarily and Comstock cracks him with a monster right hand! Manres topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Comstock dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Comstock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coach Comstock!
A relieved looking Coach Comstock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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