Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just Fight 7
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
Enlow goes for a double leg but Manchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchester continues to drive forward.
Enlow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enlow is keeping busy.
Enlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manchester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enlow's elbow.
Manchester prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enlow prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Enlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manchester uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Enlow's guard.
Manchester looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Manchester wants to control from the top but Enlow keeps moving.
Enlow managing to control the position.
Enlow continues to stall.
Manchester won't allow Enlow to sweep him here.
Enlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchester's guard. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Manchester wriggles free and stands up.
Manchester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manchester! But no joy.
A punch combination from Manchester misses.
Manchester throws a series of punches but Enlow moves out of range.
Enlow shoots in but Manchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Manchester misses with the combination.
Manchester looks to clinch
and Enlow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchester throws a leg kick but Enlow moved away.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Manchester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Enlow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchester swivels and escapes.#T4#
Manchester throws a low kick but Enlow moves out of range easily.
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Manchester.
Manchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manchester somewhat.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Enlow looking to score a takedown here. Manchester is defending well but Enlow drives through and ends up in Manchester's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Manchester looking for subs off his back but Enlow has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenlow Enlow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Manchester leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enlow sets himself, and Manchester steps forward looking for the clinch! Enlow avoids it this time.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchester. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Enlow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enlow moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Manchester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester is looking to clinch but Enlow is avoiding it.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester shoots in for a double leg but Enlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Manchester throws a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manchester or perhaps it was just good defense by Enlow, which made it look bad.
Enlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Enlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchester throws a body kick that misses
and Enlow counters with a three punch combo that has Manchester backing up. Manchester nods at Enlow to acknowledge the strikes.
Enlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenlow Enlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Enlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Enlow avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Enlow leaves Manchester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester misses with a right hand
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Manchester.
Enlow shoots for a takedown but Manchester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchester but Manchester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester shoots in but Enlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Enlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Enlow persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enlow.
Manchester dives in for a single leg takedown but Enlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchester tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchester to the ground. Manchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enlow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Enlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchester defends it nicely.
Manchester misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Manchester tries for a takedown but Enlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow misses with a takedown attempt - Manchester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Enlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manchester was covering up waiting for the punch and Enlow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Enlow scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow trying to control but Manchester is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenlow Enlow dominated that second round.
That's time! Enlow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Manchester fails with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enlow throws a big counter combination but Manchester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Enlow rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Enlow pushes Manchester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Enlow.
Manchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enlow darts in looking for a takedown but Manchester gets double underhooks and turns Enlow into the cage.
Manchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Enlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Enlow obliges.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Enlow scores a nice knee to the body.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Manchester manages to get underhooks.
Manchester wants to break free but Enlow has control. #BC#
Enlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enlow is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Enlow circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Manchester tries for a takedown but Enlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Enlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?
Enlow fails with the takedown.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Enlow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Enlow pulls guard effortlessly.
Enlow 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#
Enlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Enlow landing strikes from the mount.
Manchester is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Enlow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Enlow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael Manchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenlow Enlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester throwing hammer fists to the chest of Enlow. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenlow Enlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enlow 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenlow Enlow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenlow Enlow made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Just some fights 20
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Manchester gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Manchester manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sherman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Manchester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
Manchester controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Manchester has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sherman drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Sherman off! Sherman jumps back into Manchester's guard.
Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman stopping the sweep attempt from Manchester.#T1#
Sherman 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.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Manchester keeps moving.
Manchester wants to hit a sweep here but Sherman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manchester there! #SUB2#
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manchester to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manchester shrugs it off.
Sherman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB2#
Sherman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Manchester is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Manchester flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sherman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Manchester and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sherman slips an arm under Manchester chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sherman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sherman is squeezing on Manchester like an anaconda would it's prey. Manchester fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Sherman!

Event: Just some fights 14
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Belly has closed the distance and engaged Manchester in a clinch. #TD2#
Belly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belly manages to end up in side control.
Belly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Belly is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Manchester is trying to escape and Belly transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Manchester is forced to tap! Nice work there by Belly! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
An out of breath Jello Belly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just some fights 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Enlow moves out of range as Manchester throws a body kick.
Enlow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enlow stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Enlow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Enlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenlow Enlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enlow's waist but Enlow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchester off to one side.
Manchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
Enlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enlow wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Manchester darts in looking for a takedown but Enlow gets double underhooks and turns Manchester into the cage.
Enlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Enlow persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester looks to land a combination but Enlow avoids it well.
Enlow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Enlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Enlow circles away.
Enlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchester defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Manchester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enlow slips a straight right by Manchester.
Nice sprawl there from Manchester as Enlow shoots in.
Manchester wants to counter the offense by Enlow and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Enlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manchester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manchester shoots in looking for a takedown but Enlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manchester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow goes for a double leg but Manchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchester continues to drive forward.
Manchester gets underhooks to prevent Enlow's takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Manchester. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Manchester fails to land.
Manchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Enlow pulls guard.
Enlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchester's guard. #REVR#
Enlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Enlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Manchester is defending well.
Enlow works to advance to full mount. Manchester defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Manchester is squirming around, avoiding Enlow's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Enlow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manchester has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Enlow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Enlow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester is looking to improve his position but Enlow isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenlow Enlow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Manchester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manchester throws a hook but Enlow blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Enlow as Manchester shoots in.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Enlow moves out of range as Manchester strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Enlow shows good takedown defense.
Manchester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enlow circles away.
Enlow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenlow Enlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Enlow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manchester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Enlow somewhat.#T1#
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchester tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchester to the ground. Manchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Enlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Manchester, which made it look bad.
Enlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Manchester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enlow counters with a series of strikes. Manchester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Enlow fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Manchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enlow moves away.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick
and Enlow counters with a good low kick that Manchester was not able to check.
Enlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manchester avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Enlow is defended easily by Manchester.
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enlow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Manchester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Manchester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchester manages to circle out of the way.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enlow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enlow.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchester circles away.#T4##CL#
Enlow has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manchester jumps guard but Enlow stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enlow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Enlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manchester is trying to push Enlow off with his feet but Enlow grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Manchester's ankles and Manchester is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Kenlow Enlow!
Kenlow Enlow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Manchester looks for a takedown but Kallstrom sprawls well.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallstrom but Kallstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kallstrom moves into the clinch.
Manchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manchester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kallstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kallstrom is pushing Manchester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kallstrom.
Manchester looking for a takedown.
Kim Kallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
A right handed body shot lands from Kallstrom. #T1#
Kallstrom effectively controlling the action here.
Kallstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kallstrom lands a left hand.
Kallstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallstrom lands a body shot.
Kallstrom avoiding damage.
Kallstrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kallstrom gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kallstrom stalling.
Manchester jumps guard but Kallstrom stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kallstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manchester backwards. #T2#
Kallstrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kallstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallstrom works on Manchester's body with a couple of short punches.
Kallstrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kallstrom lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchester tries to circle away but Kallstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Kallstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallstrom lands with a left to the head.
Kallstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallstrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallstrom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kallstrom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kallstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kallstrom for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Kallstrom.
Kallstrom thuds his right hand into Manchester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Manchester seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Kallstrom. #ROC#Manchester is rocked!
Kallstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Kallstrom.
Manchester is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallstrom finish him?
Kallstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kallstrom is stalking Manchester. Manchester circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kallstrom, and it's lights out! Manchester really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Kallstrom!

Event: Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dammon's head.
Dammon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Petrov cracks Dammon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dammon to stand back up!
Petrov cracks Dammon with a hook to the temple - Dammon is on wobbly legs here! Petrov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dammon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Petrov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Master Petrov !

Event: Conquest XIII
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Tao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dammon in his tracks.
Dammon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Tao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dammon quickly recovers to half guard.
Tao controlling the action here.
Tao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dammon for as long as he can get away with.
Tao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dammon!
Tao unloading with bombs!
Tao postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dammon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Tao goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tryon Tao!

Event: Conquest VIII
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dammon tries to keep at a distance but Ballamer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dammon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A shot in the inside from Ballamer.
Ballamer lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Ballamer.
A shot in the inside from Ballamer.
Ballamer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dammon backwards.
Ballamer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballamer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dammon or not.
Ballamer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballamer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Ballamer. #ROC#Dammon is rocked!
Ballamer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ballamer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dammon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dammon drops to his knees and Ballamer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ballamer!
After winning the bout, Steve Ballamer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Conquest IV
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ballamer forces Dammon back against the cage and clinches.
Dammon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ballamer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballamer.
Ballamer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dammon backwards.
Ballamer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballamer presses Dammon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballamer pushes Dammon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ballamer.
Ballamer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballamer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dammon backwards. #KD2#
Ballamer connects with a big uppercut there that sends Dammon tumbling to the ground! Ballamer follows him down into his guard. #ROC2#Dammon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballamer pushing down on Dammon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Dammon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballamer lands a big elbow - Dammon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ballamer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ballamer!
Our winner, Steve Ballamer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 35 Gunnarson vs Al Dariush
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1##TD#
Steele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steele is thwarting Holey's attempts to control the position.
Steele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steele prevents Holey from standing back up.
Steele stalling.
Holey is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holey avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Holey is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele cracks Holey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Holey is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Steele with shots to the head and body - Holey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holey is still in real trouble! Can Steele finish him?
Holey looks winded!
Holey wants to control but Steele is having none of it.#SUB#
Steele is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Steele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emiliano Steele!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Timo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dammon goes down! Can Timo finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Matt Dammon has been cut.
Dammon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Timo gets to his feet - Dammon follows without any prompting.
Dammon tries to get into range but Timo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dammon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Timo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigandi Legend Timo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Crane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Dallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dallas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dallas has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
Dallas with a nice head shot there.
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
Crane tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dallas trying to control the pace.
Dallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dallas in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Crane tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dallas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crane could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dallas has cracked it and Crane is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dallas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bin Laden forces Manchester back against the cage and clinches.
Bin Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manchester's elbow.
Manchester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manchester is looking for a takedown.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bin Laden effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester has had enough of the clinch but Bin Laden keeps him there for the moment.
Bin Laden struggles to land a body shot inside as Manchester controls his hands.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Bin Laden has the dominant position.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off. #T1#
Bin Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Manchester controls the action.
Manchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bin Laden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bin Laden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Laden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manchester or not.
Bin Laden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin Laden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester tries for a takedown but Bin Laden manages to get underhooks.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Bin Laden stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden stalling in the clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bin Laden to keep the fight standing.
Bin Laden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bin Laden throws an elbow that misses.
Manchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bin Laden has him pressed against the cage.
Manchester working hard to break the clinch.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchester has Bin Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bin Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Laden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden holds him up against the cage and eventually Manchester drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
Manchester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manchester avoids the elbow strike from Bin Laden, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bin Laden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bin Laden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Come on Bin Laden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Manchester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bin Laden uses from the top position. #SU2#
Bin Laden gets to his feet - Manchester follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Bin Laden pushes Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bin Laden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchester.#T4#
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden misses with an elbow strike.
Manchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bin Laden is keeping busy.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester trying to stall but Bin Laden improves his position.
A short left from Bin Laden.
Manchester blocks an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bin Laden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bin Laden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Manchester's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Bin Laden has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Manchester is working for takedown but Bin Laden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bin Laden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manchester's defenses.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but Bin Laden has him pressed against the cage.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester tries to break the clinch but Bin Laden is controlling the position.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden is struggling to control the position.
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A body shot lands from Bin Laden.
Manchester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
The referee calls for Bin Laden to work.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Laden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bin Laden. #T2#
Manchester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bin Laden - that landed with a thud.
Osama Bin Laden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bin Laden lands a shot to the body.
Manchester prevents a body shot from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Bin Laden misses with a body punch.
Manchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bin Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manchester's elbow.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bin Laden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Laden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manchester.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off. #CUT2#Michael Manchester's cut is getting worse.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bin Laden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Bin Laden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bin Laden lands an elbow just above Manchester 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bin Laden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchester's brow.
Manchester wants a takedown but no success here.
Bin Laden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bin Laden. #T4#
Bin Laden tries to work over Manchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bin Laden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bin Laden throws an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden presses Manchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Laden tries a body shot but Manchester blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Michael Manchester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Laden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bin Laden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin Laden taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bin Laden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchester's brow.
Bin Laden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manchester backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Manchester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bin Laden connects with an inside leg kick.
Osama Bin Laden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Bin Laden moves into range and clinches up with Manchester.
Bin Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Manchester controls the action.
Bin Laden is pressed up against the cage. Manchester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bin Laden down to the mat. Bin Laden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bin Laden has managed to clinch.
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside that Manchester shrugs off.
Manchester tries to break free but Bin Laden pushes him back against the cage.
Manchester prevents a body shot from Bin Laden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester stalling in the clinch but Bin Laden improves position.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin Laden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manchester avoids the elbow strike from Bin Laden, against the cage. #T1#
Manchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Manchester looking for a takedown.
Manchester working hard to break the clinch.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Laden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bin Laden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bin Laden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bin Laden misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manchester jumps guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Laden leaning against his opponent.
Bin Laden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bin Laden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manchester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden digs a right hand underneath Manchester's ribcage. Manchester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manchester is looking for a takedown.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Bin Laden has the dominant position.#T3#
Nice elbow from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a damaging elbow.
Bin Laden misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manchester jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bin Laden walks away with a smile on his face. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bin Laden clinches.
Manchester is trying to break free.
Bin Laden stalling.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester dodges an elbow strike from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bin Laden prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bin Laden.
Manchester wants to stall.
Bin Laden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin Laden leaning against his opponent.
Michael Manchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Laden lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Laden 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 24:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin Laden!

Event: The Matt Dammon Invitational
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dammon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dammon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jordan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dammon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dammon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jordan controlling his opponent.
Jordan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jordan controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Jordan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dammon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jordan off and cradles Dammon's limp body as Jordan celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Adonis Jordan!
Adonis Jordan is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: The Matt Dammon Invitational
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from John lands.
Manchester shoots in looking for a takedown but John manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manchester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manchester tries to clinch up.
Manchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
John gets caught flat footed, as Manchester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Manchester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Manchester has John up against the cage in a clinch.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Manchester won't allow it. #TD#
Manchester pulls guard.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and John manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchester wants to improve his position but John is controlling well. #T2#
Manchester is staying active underneath John, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John stops Manchester from getting back to his feet.
John is trying to control the action in half guard but Manchester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manchester is looking to improve his position. #T3#
John trying to control the action but Manchester is working from the bottom.
Manchester wants to control but John is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from John.
Manchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manchester. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manchester tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manchester shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John lands with a cross.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
John stuns Manchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by John there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Manchester's head back.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manchester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manchester feinted with a counter takedown.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John 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.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to clinch but John slips to the side
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manchester shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester with a poor takedown
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manchester thinking.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.#T1#
Manchester throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manchester.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manchester shoots in but no luck this time.
John lands with a cross.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Manchester tries to clinch there but John circles away.
A jab from John finds it's way through Manchester's defenses.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manchester.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John punishes Manchester's body with a nice straight punch.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Manchester takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchester is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John scores with a jab to the head.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manchester or perhaps it was just good defense by John, which made it look bad. #T3#
Manchester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Manchester moves into the clinch successfully.
Manchester jumps guard but John stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Manchester manages to break the clinch.
Manchester walks into a stiff left hand from John.
Manchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manchester scrambles back to his feet.
John lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a left to the body.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John slips a jab and a cross from Manchester.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John connects with a nice looking jab. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from John enables Manchester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. John manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John 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#
John wants to control but Manchester is keeping him busy.
Manchester wants to get back to full guard.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
John wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manchester keeps working. #T2#
John is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Manchester trying to control but John postures up.
John is looking to take a break and control but Manchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Manchester looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John lands with a straight right. Manchester didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for John.
Manchester throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Manchester is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manchester has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchester has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jihadi John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
John lands a jab to Manchester's midsection.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manchester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manchester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi John!

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Holey or perhaps it was just good defense by Equilibrium, which made it look bad.
Holey shoots in but Equilibrium avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Equilibrium moves into range and clinches up with Holey.
Holey misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holey tries to clinch there but Equilibrium circles away. #CL2#
Equilibrium clinches up against the cage.
Holey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Equilibrium stops a takedown attempt from Holey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equilibrium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage.
Equilibrium lands an elbow that stopped Holey in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Equilibrium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Equilibrium rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Equilibrium darts in and clinches Holey up against the cage.
Holey working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Equilibrium breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Equilibrium clinches with his opponent.
Equilibrium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Equilibrium looks winded!#CL2#
Equilibrium moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Equilibrium breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Equilibrium rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage.
Equilibrium lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Holey tries to keep at a distance but Equilibrium has taken the fight into the clinch.
Equilibrium keeps control of Holey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Equilibrium.
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!
Equilibrium creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holey's defenses. #T2#
Holey wants to take the fight to the mat but Equilibrium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Equilibrium breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Equilibrium takes the fight into the clinch.
Holey jumps guard but Equilibrium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Equilibrium gets underhooks to prevent Holey's takedown attempt.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Equilibrium prevents a body shot from Holey.
Holey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Equilibrium prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. #TD2#
Equilibrium manages to pull guard. #SU#
Holey stands up from Equilibrium's guard - Holey perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Equilibrium clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Equilibrium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Equilibrium stalling the fight.
Holey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Equilibrium gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Equilibrium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Equilibrium gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Equilibrium lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium.
Holey trying to land knees to the body.
Holey takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Equilibrium stalling.
Equilibrium stalling.
Holey takes an elbow to the temple.
Equilibrium has Holey pressed against the cage, preventing Holey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holey takes an elbow to the temple.
Equilibrium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Equilibrium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Equilibrium has managed to clinch.
Equilibrium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holey can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Equilibrium dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Holey gets tackled into the cage by Equilibrium. Equilibrium maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro Equilibrium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Equilibrium has Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium.
Equilibrium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Equilibrium pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Equilibrium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holey trying to control but Equilibrium is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Equilibrium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holey defends well.
Holey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.#T1#
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Equilibrium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Equilibrium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Equilibrium is looking for a triangle but Holey pushes his legs off easily.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey trying to control but Equilibrium is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Equilibrium 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#
Holey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Equilibrium working Holey over with strikes.
Equilibrium slips a nice elbow through Holey's hands, connecting with Holey's forehead.
Equilibrium working over Holey with some ground and pound. Holey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Equilibrium is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holey trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Equilibrium there.
Equilibrium scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Holey taking some punishment here, with Equilibrium in his half guard.
Holey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Equilibrium is working away from the top position though.
Holey taking some punishment here, with Equilibrium in his half guard.
Equilibrium drops an elbow to the side of Holey's head.
Equilibrium lands strikes from half guard.
Holey wants to get back to full guard.
Holey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Equilibrium has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Equilibrium raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Equilibrium punishing his opponent with strikes.
Equilibrium landing punches.
Holey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Equilibrium raining down shots from the mount!
Equilibrium has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equilibrium with good strikes from the mount here!
Equilibrium is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holey can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#Holey is rocked!
Equilibrium scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holey?
Oh Holey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Equilibrium lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Equilibrium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holey misses with a double jab.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Holey tries to keep at a distance but Equilibrium has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holey misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Equilibrium. #CUT2#Nick Holey's cut is getting worse.
Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holey jumps guard but Equilibrium stands there with Holey around his waist. Holey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Equilibrium blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equilibrium is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Equilibrium has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holey uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Equilibrium is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Holey frees his head nicely. Oh but Equilibrium has switched to an armbar! Holey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pedro Equilibrium!

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Holey wants to clinch but Humpdywonk slips to the side
and Humpdywonk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Holey misses #KD2#
and Humpdywonk counters with a crisp one two that drops Holey! Humpdywonk thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holey to his feet! Holey is in big trouble!#ROC2#Holey is rocked!
Holey closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Humpdywonk counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Holey out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gerald Humpdywonk!

Event: ENIGMA 189
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Sanders sizes up Dammon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dammon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dammon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanders lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanders lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dammon can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sanders and Dammon drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sanders.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Sanders!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Charles Sanders waved his t-shirt featuring Advance Sport Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dammon taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dammon is breathing heavily.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dammon quite badly. Dammon pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dammon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dammon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ginters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchester jumps guard but Ginters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ginters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manchester up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manchester misses with a kick to the body.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Manchester. #CL#
Ginters rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters. #BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch. #T1##TD#
Ginters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ginters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchester is trying to stand back up but Ginters is controlling him #SU#
Ginters stands up and beckons Manchester to join him on the feet.
Ginters moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ginters moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ginters as Manchester tries to tie him up.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.#T2#
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ginters to keep the fight standing.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Ginters won't allow it.
Manchester is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ginters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Ginters has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ginters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manchester is looking to get back to is feet but Ginters passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ginters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manchester tries to hold on but Ginters pushes him away.
Manchester is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ginters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ginters stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manchester leaves Ginters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginters is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Ginters circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchester.
Manchester looks winded!#T4#
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchester is defended easily by Ginters.
Some wild striking there from Manchester.
Ginters feinted with a counter takedown.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ginters scores with a takedown into Manchester's guard.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ginters manages to pass to side control.
Ginters is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manchester as he jumps to the side.
Ginters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchester.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ginters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester. #TD#
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Ginters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ginters stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Ginters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manchester, up you get! #T1#
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Manchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ginters darts in and clinches Manchester up against the cage.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.
Ginters wants a takedown but no success here.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ginters decides to pull guard. #ES#
Ginters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manchester is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ginters is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Manchester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ginters prevents it. #BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ginters has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ginters jumps guard.
Manchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Ginters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ginters advances position into side control!#T3#
Ginters controlling the position.
Manchester bucks up and tries to throw Ginters off but instead Ginters has got his back!
Manchester covers up after that shot from Ginters. #SUB#
Ginters has the hooks in. Manchester is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ginters passes his arm under Manchester's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manchester taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Ginters!

Event: SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

150 cm
49 yrs
130 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
176 lbs

Holey

Akiyama

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nick Holey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Akiyama pushes Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown. #TD#
Holey gets control of Akiyama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
Akiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Holey is retaining full guard.
Holey is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Holey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey controlling Akiyama's posture.
Holey keeping full guard, as Akiyama tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Holey is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
Holey controls Akiyama momentarily but Akiyama frees himself.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Holey is keeping the position.
Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Holey keeps moving.
Akiyama looking to pass the guard.
Akiyama postures up. #SUB2#
Akiyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holey dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (0) Akiyama#T2#
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Holey advances to half guard. #SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akiyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Holey seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Holey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akiyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holey.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Holey trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Holey is looking to advance position but Akiyama won't allow it.
Holey wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy. #T5#
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
Akiyama is pressing down on Holey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holey is one step ahead there.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama is trying to keep Holey in close. #T6#
Holey stopping the sweep attempt from Akiyama.
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Akiyama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Holey has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (2) Akiyama#T7#
Holey keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Holey has Akiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holey is keeping the position for now.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Holey.
Akiyama pushing down on Holey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Akiyama is looking to pass Holey's guard but actually Holey recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holey looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Holey is breathing heavily.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (4) vs (2) Akiyama
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom. #T9#
Holey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Akiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Akiyama as he works his way to full guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving. #T10#
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akiyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Holey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Holey controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Akiyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holey stacks Akiyama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holey!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holey (7) vs (2) Akiyama#T13#
Akiyama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holey's best efforts.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Holey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well. #SUB#
Holey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Holey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Holey takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.

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