Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Badmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.#CL2#
Badmus has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Badmus pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Badmus is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Badmus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Badmus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewire is aware though and is defending well.
Badmus working a defensive guard here.
Badmus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dewire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewire controls the pace.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire is pushing down on Badmus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badmus is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badmus is controlling Dewire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Badmus is looking to improve his position.
Badmus is looking to control Dewire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Dewire prevents Badmus from improving his position.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dewire controlling the action here.
Dewire trying to control from Badmus's half guard. Badmus has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Badmus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Badmus from controlling successfully.
Dewire being controlled here, momentarily.
Dewire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Badmus preventing the sweep.
Dewire looking to control.
Badmus won't allow Dewire to sweep him here.
Badmus throwing strikes but missing.
Badmus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Badmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmus throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dewire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Badmus!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badmus throws a series of punches but Dewire avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badmus lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Badmus pulls guard.
Dewire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for a guillotine here but Dewire defends easily.
Badmus is trying to control the position but Dewire postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Dewire from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Badmus working for a triangle but Dewire defends it easily. #T1#
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ola Badmus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badmus trying to control the position.
Badmus looking for a sweep. Not yet Badmus, not yet. #SUB2#
Badmus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dewire defends well.
Badmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badmus trying to keep a closed guard but Dewire is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dewire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dewire is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Dewire won't allow Badmus to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Sparks mma inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dewire throws a strike but Badmus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dewire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badmus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dewire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Badmus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dewire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Badmus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Badmus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dewire is refusing to be controlled, as Badmus sits in half guard.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Badmus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dewire to regain full guard.
Badmus throwing strikes from guard but Dewire blocks nicely.
Dewire is trying to keep Badmus in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dewire is on top in guard. #REVR#
Badmus striking off his back but it's not causing Dewire any problems.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Badmus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badmus.
Badmus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Badmus moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Badmus pulls Dewire into guard.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badmus's head.
Badmus controls Dewire momentarily but Dewire frees himself.
Dewire lands a couple of elbows.
Badmus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire preventing the sweep.
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire landing some decent shots from guard.
Dewire pushes down on Badmus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dewire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Dewire is pressing down on Badmus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badmus is holding on for now.
Dewire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dewire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Ola Badmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Badmus controlling the position for now.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dewire connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Badmus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dewire lands with a punch from half guard.
Dewire is looking to take a break and control but Badmus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Badmus is positioning himself well to prevent Dewire advancing to mount.
Badmus is not content to let Dewire control the position.
Dewire trying to pass the guard but Badmus defending well.
Dewire is trying to control. Badmus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dewire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy.
Badmus wants to improve his position but Dewire is controlling well.
Dewire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dewire works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dewire trying to control the position but Badmus is working away.
Badmus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dewire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewire misses with the ground and pound.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Badmus has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dewire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michael Dewire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dewire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badmus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lasner throws a big right hand that misses.
Lasner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lasner prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lasner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lasner with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Lasner postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Lasner distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lasner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lasner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lasner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lasner prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lasner back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Lasner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lasner connects with a couple of short punches.
Lasner throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasner's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Lasner keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Lasner 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lasner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Lasner is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lasner to get the leverage.
Lasner trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Lasner misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Lasner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lasner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lasner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Jab by Jones.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lasner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Lasner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Lasner off but Lasner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lasner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lasner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lasner drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Lasner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner avoids them all with ease.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've been informed that Lasner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lasner with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner stops Jones from standing up.
Lasner throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Lasner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Lasner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lasner throwing strikes but missing.
Lasner postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Lasner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lasner throwing strikes but missing.
Lasner is stalling in the full guard.
Lasner stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lasner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lasner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lasner from controlling successfully.
Lasner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Lasner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lasner 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Lasner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lasner avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T3#
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Lasner tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Lasner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lasner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lasner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Lasner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lasner wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lasner wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones is trying to escape the position but Lasner is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasner is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Lasner working the body and head with strikes.
Lasner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones cracks Lasner with an open hand slap.
Jones misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Lasner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lasner looking for a sweep. Not yet Lasner, not yet.
Lasner has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lasner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lasner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Lasner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lasner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Nice strikes from Lasner there.
Lasner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lasner is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lasner trying to control the pace.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasner. #T2#
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lasner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lasner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lasner trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lasner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lasner passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lasner is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Lasner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. #T3#
Lasner trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Lasner moves nicely into side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lasner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lasner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Burk Lasner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lasner lands a few punches from side control.
Anthony Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lasner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Lasner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Lasner lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jones! Lasner sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jones and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Burk Lasner!

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Barkley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Barkley wants to slow McManus down by chopping away at his legs.
McManus lands a jab.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Barkley defending well as McManus loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from McManus.
McManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
McManus connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends McManus tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves McManus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley is looking to slow McManus down with leg kicks.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Barkley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McManus manages to circle out of the way.
McManus throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
McManus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends McManus tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves McManus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McManus is rocked!
McManus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Barkley throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McManus is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zavian Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Zavian Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dewire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewire.
Volyas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dewire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volyas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dewire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volyas's guard.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire postures up and lands a big shot to Volyas's brow.
Dewire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volyas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is working Volyas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dewire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volyas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dewire pushes down on Volyas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dewire trying to control the pace.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Volyas is staying active underneath Dewire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volyas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dewire thows a huge punch but Volyas dodges it nicely.
Volyas is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dewire there.
Volyas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volyas is not content to let Dewire control the position.#SUB2#
Volyas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dewire. #T3##SUB2#
Dewire is working for a kimura but Volyas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dewire working the head and body with strikes.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire is looking for a kimura but Volyas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dewire to get the leverage.
Dewire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dewire is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Volyas has one foot on Dewire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Volyas fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Volyas keeps moving.
Dewire is pushing down on Volyas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volyas is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewire is nestled in close to Volyas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying for a kimura here. Volyas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dewire wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Dewire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Shakespeare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
No luck for Lasner with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Lasner moves his leg out of the way.
Lasner moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Lasner defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Lasner moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare cracks Lasner's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lasner slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Dewire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Justis stays in close to Dewire's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Justis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dewire controls Justis momentarily but Justis frees himself.
Dewire seems keen to control Justis's posture.
Justis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD2#
Justis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Justis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Justis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Justis wants to work for an arm triangle but Dewire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dewire tries to roll over but Justis keeps him under control.#T2#
Dewire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Justis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewire is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Justis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dewire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dewire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dewire is looking to sweep but instead, Justis has passed into half guard.
Justis prevents Dewire from improving his position.
Dewire is positioning himself well to prevent Justis advancing to mount.
Dewire is refusing to be controlled, as Justis sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Justis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dewire to the ground. Justis is now in Dewire's guard.
Dewire has control of Justis's left arm, preventing Justis from doing any damage. #SUB#
Justis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justis stopping the sweep attempt from Dewire.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire looking to control.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Justis from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Justis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dewire to the mat! Dewire manages to get full guard.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewire is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justis advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Justis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dewire, who protects the arm well.
Justis working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dewire!#T1#
Justis looking to control but Dewire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Justis content just to control the position here.
Justis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dewire tries to hold on but Justis pushes him away. #SUB2#
Justis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dewire is on top in guard.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Justis is trying to keep Dewire in close.
Dewire lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Justis working for a triangle but Dewire defends it easily.
Dewire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Dewire postures up.
Justis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dewire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dewire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Justis trying to control but Dewire is working from the bottom. #T3#
Justis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Justis postures up.
Justis pushing down on Dewire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dewire is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis. #SUB#
Dewire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justis trying to control the action but Dewire is working from the bottom.
Justis trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Justis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dewire tries to sprawl but Justis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Justis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dewire is trying to maintain the position but Justis is very close to passing his half guard.
Dewire tries to roll over but Justis keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Justis seems to be working for a kimura but Dewire defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dewire wants to control but Justis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justis controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dewire trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Justis gets a takedown into half guard.
Justis is trying to control. Dewire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Dewire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dewire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Justis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Justis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justis holds on and takes a little breather.
Justis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Justis wants to control from the top but Dewire keeps moving. #T3#
Justis stays in close to Dewire's body and controls the position.
Logan Justis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewire is pulling down on Justis's head. It's preventing any offense from Justis, at least for the moment.
Dewire 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.
Dewire pulls Justis in close to his closed guard and prevents Justis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Justis preventing the sweep.
Michael Dewire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dewire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justis defends well.#SUB#
Dewire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justis defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justis 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
McManus misses with a few strikes there.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick from McManus lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McManus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
McManus tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus. #T1#
McManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McManus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Martin lands an uppercut.
McManus working hard to break the clinch.
Martin stalling.
McManus is trying to break free.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McManus looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McManus lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from McManus.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
McManus misses with a double jab.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
McManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a big shot that misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
McManus stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus is breathing heavily.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus can't break the clinch. #T4#
Martin just leaning against McManus, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
McManus misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T5#
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
McManus swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus misses with a looping left.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin. #T6#
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Martin blocks a head kick by McManus.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McManus. Those never looked like landing.
McManus throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range. #T7#
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Nice jab there from McManus.
McManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses the jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus misses with a body shot.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus misses with a body shot.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.#T8#
McManus looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
McManus takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus misses with a looping right.
McManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin slips a jab from McManus.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
McManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.#T9#
McManus misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin wants to counter the offense by McManus and move into the clinch position.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McManus.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but McManus shakes him off and moves away.
Martin dodges the punch combination from McManus.
McManus takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Martin slips a jab from McManus.
McManus cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from McManus misses.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin avoids the head kick by McManus.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
McManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McManus misses with a head kick.
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.#T1#
McManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
Justice McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
McManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McManus.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McManus throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Martin. #T2#
Martin scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
A short left from Martin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Martin prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Martin is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Martin.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
McManus tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#McManus is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh McManus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus seems to have got his legs back now.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin dips a shoulder and cracks McManus with a mighty uppercut! McManus falls back against the cage and Martin unloads with a barrage of strikes! McManus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Martin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Martin!
A very excited looking Pablo Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maan misses with a wild body shot.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carson ducks under a wild hook from Maan.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maan scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.#CL#
Maan gets tackled into the cage by Carson. Carson maintains the clinch.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan is stalling here.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
Carson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carson cracks Maan with a nice body shot.
Maan looks winded!
Good body shot from Carson.
Carson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Maan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carson has him pressed against the cage.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Carson lands a shoulder strike.
Carson lands a shot to the body.
Carson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carson digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
Good body shot from Carson.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Carson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carson.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maan blocks a body shot from Carson.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Carson avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Carson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Maan works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Carson.
Carson misses with some punches.
Maan can't find room to land a body shot as Carson controls the action.
Carson prevents Maan from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maan.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Carson.
Maan misses with a body punch.
Carson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Carson - that landed with a thud.
Carson pushes Maan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Carson.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Carson tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Carson - that landed with a thud.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carson tries a body shot but Maan blocks it.
Carson avoiding damage as Maan throws knees to the body.
Carson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carson lands with a right to the head.
Maan just leaning against Carson, taking a breather.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Maan struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Maan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carson prevents a body shot from Maan.
A head punch on the inside from Carson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Carson.
Carson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maan.
Carson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Carson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carson misses with a body punch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Maan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Carson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maan has a couple of punches blocked by Carson.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carson works on Maan's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morse Carson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morse Carson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Carson has Maan up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Carson lands a shot to the body.
Carson tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson misses with the head strike.
Carson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Maan wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carson.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maan can do to turn this around?
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Carson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
Carson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maan blocking some punches.
Morse Carson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Carson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carson.
Maan takes a shot to the head.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Maan is rocked!
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
Carson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Maan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Maan drops to his knees and Carson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morse Carson!
A relieved looking Morse Carson 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: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Lasner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lasner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lasner lands in his opponent's guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
Lasner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujimoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lasner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely. #T1#
Lasner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lasner is looking to advance position but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Lasner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lasner thowing shots but they're missing.
Lasner landing punches.
Lasner controlling his opponent.
Lasner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lasner controlling from the full mount.
Lasner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!#T2#
Lasner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujimoto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner!

Event: TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippolytos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hippolytos manages to circle out of the way.
Hippolytos throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a nice body shot.
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hippolytos tries to close the distance and clinch but McManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hippolytos keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.#T1#
Hippolytos throws a leg kick
and McManus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hippolytos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hippolytos pushes McManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hippolytos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hippolytos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hippolytos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hippolytos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hippolytos throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch. #T2#
McManus is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as McManus blocks the leg kick.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McManus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
McManus checks a leg kick.
It appears McManus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos walks into a straight right hand from McManus.
McManus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.#T3#
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus avoids the head kick by Hippolytos.
McManus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hippolytos.
McManus is looking for a counter combo.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Hippolytos throws the kick towards the body but McManus avoids it.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus misses with a low kick.
Hippolytos misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease. #T5#
McManus tries to clinch but Hippolytos is having none of it.
Hippolytos lands with a thumping leg kick.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcManus.
McManus is looking to score with low kicks.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hippolytos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Hippolytos shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hippolytos.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Hippolytos misses with a kick to the body
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hippolytos missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hippolytos throws out the jab.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T7#
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Niache Hippolytos has been cut.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McManus counter with a right hand.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McManus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McManus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McManus sets himself, and Hippolytos steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.#T8#
Hippolytos lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippolytos. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hippolytos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hippolytos circles away.
Hippolytos throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a left to the body.
Hippolytos throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.#T9#
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with a body kick.
McManus lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
As Hippolytos backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hippolytos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hippolytos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McManus. McManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Hippolytos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hippolytos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hippolytos swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niache Hippolytos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niache Hippolytos's cut.
That's time! McManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Hippolytos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks the body kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hippolytos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
McManus moves into range and clinches up with Hippolytos.
Hippolytos scores with a shoulder strike.
McManus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hippolytos controls his hands. #T1#
McManus can't get the takedown.
McManus wants to take the fight to the mat but Hippolytos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McManus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
McManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Hippolytos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hippolytos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hippolytos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McManus misses with a body punch.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus. #T2##BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos misses with a hook.
Hippolytos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hippolytos blocks the low kick.
Hippolytos takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hippolytos is defending well for now.
McManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hippolytos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McManus throws an elbow but misses.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Hippolytos.
McManus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hippolytos after a bit of a struggle.
Hippolytos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McManus's efforts to push away.
Hippolytos lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hippolytos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Hippolytos can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Hippolytos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hippolytos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it.
Hippolytos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T5#
A short left from Hippolytos.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hippolytos pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippolytos scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
A short uppercut from McManus.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hippolytos lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T6#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McManus is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos stops a takedown attempt from McManus.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hippolytos. #BC#
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hippolytos misses with a body kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.#T7#
A swing and a miss from Hippolytos.
A slow jab from Hippolytos misses its intended target.
Hippolytos throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hippolytos moves into the clinch successfully.
Hippolytos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus lands an elbow inside.
Hippolytos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with a knee strike. #T8#
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with an elbow over the top.
McManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hippolytos avoids the damage to the body.
Hippolytos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Hippolytos on the inside.
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hippolytos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hippolytos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippolytos.
McManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hippolytos lands a left hand. #T9#
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
Hippolytos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hippolytos checks a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niache Hippolytos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos misses with a looping left.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos misses with a leg kick
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Hippolytos in his tracks momentarily.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus throws a counter high kick but Hippolytos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
McManus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick as McManus jumps back.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McManus checks a leg kick.
Hippolytos blocks a head kick by McManus.
Hippolytos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Hippolytos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hippolytos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McManus.#T2#
Hippolytos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
Hippolytos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hippolytos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Hippolytos will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hippolytos misses with a combination
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL#
McManus clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hippolytos just misses with a elbow thrown towards McManus's brow.
Hippolytos stalling against the cage.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus trying to land knees to the body.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control. #BC#
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Hippolytos pushes him off.
McManus wants to clinch up but Hippolytos keeps it at a distance.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.
Hippolytos is looking to slow McManus down with leg kicks.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hippolytos tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T5#
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#That has opened up Niache Hippolytos's cut even more.
Hippolytos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hippolytos scores with a nice head shot.
Hippolytos wants to land a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hippolytos lets loose with a powerful body kick. McManus will feel that in the morning.
Hippolytos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T6#
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hippolytos thinking.
A leg kick checked by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Hippolytos thows a leg kick but McManus checks it
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Hippolytos backing up. Hippolytos nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus scoring well with a low kick there.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hippolytos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.#T7#
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hippolytos rushes McManus and presses him up against the cage.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it. #BC#
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
Hippolytos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McManus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Niache Hippolytos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily. #T8#
McManus misses with a leg kick.
Hippolytos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McManus blocks it well.
Hippolytos thumps McManus with a low kick.
A big right from Hippolytos misses.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Hippolytos moves his leg out of the way.
Hippolytos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos closes the distance but McManus moves to the side
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hippolytos looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
Hippolytos throws a wild body kick that McManus sees coming a mile off.
Hippolytos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McManus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McManus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hippolytos misses the body punch
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos connects with a solid leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hippolytos avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justice McManus.
I think Hippolytos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niache Hippolytos!
An out of breath Niache Hippolytos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Aprile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lasner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lasner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aprile throws a jab but it's blocked by Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook but Lasner avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lasner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lasner wants to free his trapped foot but Aprile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lasner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasner tries to pass to full mount but Aprile defends it.
Lasner slows the pace down in half guard.
Lasner is stalling here. Aprile is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lasner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aprile has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Lasner is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Aprile stands up.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lasner dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
And Lasner tries to counter it with a takedown but Aprile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lasner. #T2#
Good exchange - Aprile coming out on top.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Lasner is out of range.
Lasner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aprile tries to avoid it but Lasner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aprile to the ground. Aprile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lasner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aprile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Lasner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Lasner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aprile.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Lasner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aprile.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
A jab from Aprile misses.
Lasner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lasner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aprile circles away.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burk Lasner.
Lasner fails to land the takedown.
Aprile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Lasner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aprile throws a jab when Lasner was well out of range.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Aprile. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Aprile finds it's target.
Aprile throws a body shot but no joy.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner fails with the takedown
letting Aprile counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lasner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lasner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Lasner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Aprile dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aprile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lasner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lasner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richie Aprile is winning the standup battle so far.
Aprile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Aprile bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lasner! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Lasner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasner controlling Aprile's posture.
Lasner is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aprile is one step ahead there. #SU#
Aprile stands up from Lasner's guard - Aprile perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aprile fakes the body blow, causing Lasner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lasner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Aprile!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Falcao clinches up with Dewire and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao avoiding damage.
Dewire tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Falcao stalling the fight.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Michael Dewire's cut is getting worse.
Falcao lands an elbow just above Dewire 's eye.
Falcao misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Falcao. #CUT2#Michael Dewire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falcao lands a damaging elbow. #T1##BC2#
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Dewire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Dewire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Falcao!

Event: HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Carson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carson.
Maan catches Carson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maan connects with a looping right hand.
Maan moves out of range as Carson strikes.
Carson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carson defending well as Maan loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maan. Carson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Carson misses.
We've been told by Maan's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carson thuds a left hand into Maan's body.
Carson misses with the combination.
Maan throws a looping overhand right but Carson ducks down to avoid it.
Maan throws a sloppy head kick and Carson moves out of range easily.
Maan lands a glancing blow to the side of Carson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maan thuds a left hand into Carson's body.
Carson throws a series of punches but Maan moves out of range.
Maan scores with a jab.
Maan blocks a jab.
Maan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Maan throws the left hand but Carson avoids the punch easily.
Maan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carson on the side of the head.
Carson lands an overhand right.
Maan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carson takes one on the button.
Maan 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.
Morse Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Carson misses.
Carson with a hook.
Maan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carson.
Carson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maan.
Despite the aggression on Carson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carson in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Morse Carson's cut even more.
Carson takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson letting Maan take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Carson - that landed with a thud.
Maan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carson.
Carson working aggressively here.
Maan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maan misses with some punches.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Carson misses with some punches.
Carson is working Maan over against the cage.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maan.
Maan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Maan is looking to control Carson's arms but Carson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maan has his back to the cage.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maan.
Carson digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
Carson keeps control of Maan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carson lands a right hand.
Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Maan.
Carson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Carson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carson blocks a body shot from Maan.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Maan misses with the head strike.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
Maan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carson backwards.
Carson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maan lands a right hand.
Carson pushes Maan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maan is breathing heavily.
Carson is leaning against Maan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carson works on Maan's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carson cracks Maan with a nice body shot.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Carson lands a left hand.
Maan prevents a body shot from Carson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Maan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morse Carson'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.#R2#
Carson's corner calls for a 1-2. Carson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Carson. #CL2#
Carson takes the fight into the clinch.
Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maan tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carson.
Maan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Maan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maan backwards. #T1#
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maan.
Carson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morse Carson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maan trying to control the position but instead, Carson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maan into the cage.
Maan looking to slow down the pace here.
Maan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Maan leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Carson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Carson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Carson blocks a body shot from Maan.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carson.
Carson lands with a short shot to the head.
Carson lands with a left to the head.
Carson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson lands a body punch.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carson.
A right hand to the body from Carson.
Carson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Carson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Carson.
A left hand lands to the body for Carson. #T3#
Carson lands a body shot.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Carson.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Maan struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Carson scores with a shoulder strike.
Carson prevents a body shot from Maan.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Maan struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Carson lands an uppercut.
Maan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Maan tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson lands with a left to the head.
Maan misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Maan controls the action.
Carson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD2#
Carson drops Maan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Maan is rocked!
Carson digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
Oh Maan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Carson.
Carson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Nice body punch from Carson - that landed with a thud.
Carson lands a body shot.
A short right from Carson.
Carson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carson is unloading with more strikes now! Maan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
McManus staying out of range there.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo thuds a left hand into McManus's body.
Socippo throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McManuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Socippo scores with the left hand. McManus knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Socippo works McManus's body with a nice hook.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
McManus moves away from the strike by Socippo.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
Socippo lands with a nice body punch.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Socippo swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McManus in his tracks.
McManus slips a jab from Socippo.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Socippo avoided it.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.#T3#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
Socippo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Socippo misses with a body shot #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.#BC#
McManus breaks the clinch.
McManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Socippo throws a right hand that McManus ducks under and follows up with a left that McManus also avoids with ease.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Socippo.#T4#
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo thumps McManus with a low kick.
Socippo misses with a hook.
McManus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Socippo pushes him off.#T5#
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
McManus needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Socippo catches McManus right on the button with a cross.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T6#
Socippo misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socippo thinking.
Socippo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Socippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo scores with a shot to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socippo misses with an uppercut.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Socippo misses with a hook
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
McManus has closed the distance and engaged Socippo in a clinch. #T7#
Socippo tries to break the clinch but McManus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
A jab from Socippo misses.
Socippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Socippo misses with a few strikes there.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Socippo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. McManus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McManus avoids the head kick by Socippo. #T8#
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T9#
McManus throws out a leg kick but Socippo moves out of range and McManus only half commits.
Socippo throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
McManus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socippo.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socippo manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McManus misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Socippo finds it's way through McManus's defenses.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
Socippo lands a jab to McManus's midsection.#CL#
McManus clinches up with Socippo and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Socippo breaks from the clinch.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Socippo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Socippo both land. Nice combination.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo scores with a sloppy right hand. McManus should have avoided that one.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Socippo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
A right-left combo lands from Socippo.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McManus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Socippo misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Socippo misses.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Socippo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McManus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Socippo counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a one-two to the body.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
McManus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McManus wants to clinch.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily. #T4#
Socippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
McManus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo wants to slow McManus down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Socippo takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a double jab
and McManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.#T5#
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
A big right from Socippo misses.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Socippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Socippo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McManus slips under a jab from Socippo.
Socippo tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T6#
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socippo throws out the jab.
Socippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Socippo.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Socippo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McManus blocks a jab.
As Socippo backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socippo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Socippo checks a leg kick.
Socippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McManus is out of range and Socippo settles back down.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
McManus avoids the body shot from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.#T8#
Socippo lunges at McManus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McManus's hand.
McManus connects with an inside leg kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo misses with a double jab #CL#
and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Socippo manages to break the clinch.
Socippo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Socippo just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T9#
Socippo connects with the punch.
Socippo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
Socippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socippo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Socippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Socippo throws out a counter right but McManus avoids it with no problem.
McManus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
McManus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Socippo digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
Socippo throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus slips a straight right by Socippo.
McManus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Socippo throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Socippo manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Socippo.
McManus checks a leg kick.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo needs to keep his hands up - McManus had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo throws a combination. McManus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
And McManus counters with a quick kick to the body but Socippo blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socippo's corner calls for a 1-2. Socippo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Socippo and move into the clinch.
McManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus tries to clinch there but Socippo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socippo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Socippo throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus throws a quick counter head kick but Socippo was just out of range.#T3#
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Socippo swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
Socippo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McManus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Socippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McManus under the eye.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
McManus tries to clinch up.#CL#
McManus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo jabs McManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Socippo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Socippo looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Socippo just gets out of the way.
Socippo throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range. #T5#
Socippo tries to work over McManus's front leg with a kick but McManus checks it.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Socippo throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Socippo finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
Socippo lands with a right hand.
Socippo misses with a body shot
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Socippo's knee momentarily.#T6#
Socippo cracks McManus with a good jab.
Socippo throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socippo throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a good low kick that Socippo was not able to check.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
McManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Socippo misses with a body kick.
McManus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A countering left hand to the body from Socippo misses.
A jab from Socippo misses.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo dips to his left and cracks McManus with an uppercut!#T7#
Socippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socippo tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
McManus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socippo to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Socippo finds it's target.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
McManus tries to clinch up.
Socippo throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Socippo tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Socippo manages to avoid the attempt.
Socippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo jabs McManus right on the nose. McManus blinks but takes it well.
Socippo misses with a low kick.#T9#
McManus moves to clinch but Socippo breaks away
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McManus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McManus blocks a head kick by Socippo.
McManus wants to clinch up but Socippo keeps it at a distance.
Socippo tries a quick counter leg kick but McManus is wise to it.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Socippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Socippo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
A victorious Luther Socippo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by Jackson.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lasner.
Lasner lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#It looks like Randall Jackson has been cut.
Lasner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lasner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Lasner is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasner moves into full mount!
Lasner lands a big elbow.
Lasner landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CUT#Randall Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randall Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burk Lasner!

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
McManus staying out of range there.
Thorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thorn throws a hook but McManus blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked McManus down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly McManus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Thorn shrugs it off though.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.#T1#
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a leg kick.
Thorn looks winded!
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
McManus slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus moves out of range as Thorn strikes.#CL#
McManus moves into the clinch.
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Thorn tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch. #CL#
McManus clinches with his opponent.
McManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Thorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn cracks McManus with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McManus falls to his knees and Thorn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!

Event: HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Juuj slips a jab and a cross from Carson.
Juuj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juuj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carson back to the cage. Juuj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.#KD2#
Juuj drops Carson with a beautiful combination! Carson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Carson avoids them all with ease.
Carson fails to land with a series of punches.
Juuj lands with a good body shot.
Juuj swinging wildly here.
A combination from Carson does no damage.
Juuj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juuj misses with a two punch combination.
Carson works over Juuj's head and body with a nice combination.
Juuj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juuj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juuj misses with a double jab.
Juuj misses the jab.
Juuj swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carson throws a series of punches but Juuj avoids them all with ease.
And Juuj tries to counter it with a takedown but Carson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juuj drops his hands momentarily and Carson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carson.
A big right from Juuj misses.
Juuj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juuj misses with a series of wild punches.
Juuj looks winded!
Juuj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carson counters with a left to the body.
Juuj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carson manages to avoid it.
Carson dips to his left and cracks Juuj with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carson lands a jab to Juuj's midsection.
Carson scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Juuj is rocked!#T2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carson! Juuj is backing up but he can't get away as Carson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Juuj and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McManus throws a wild body kick that Socippo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo avoids a kick to the body.
McManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Socippo moves his leg out of the way.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a nice head kick!
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
McManus works Socippo's body with a nice hook.
McManus misses with a double jab.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Socippo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
Socippo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from McManus. Socippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Socippo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from McManus misses the target.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus misses with a straight left.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.#T6#
McManus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo checks a low kick from McManus.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T7#
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus is looking to chop away at Socippo's legs.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McManus.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T8#
McManus throws a jab when Socippo was well out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socippo.
McManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T9#
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socippo was well out of range. Poor timing from McManus.
McManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from McManus tenderised Socippo's leg. Socippo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks a head kick by McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from McManus.
A head kick misses from McManus.
McManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Socippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Socippo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
McManus misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick from McManus.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a low kick, looking for Socippo's leg but Socippo calmly moves out of range.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus looks to land a combination but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Socippo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McManus's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
McManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socippo trying to stand up but can't free himself from McManus's guard.
McManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socippo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McManus advances position into side control!#SUB2#
McManus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Socippo, who protects the arm well.
Socippo is trying to buck McManus off.#T4#
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
McManus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
McManus works to advance to full mount. Socippo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McManus punching from mount but Socippo doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
McManus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Socippo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Socippo tries to buck McManus off but he can't manage it. #T5#
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Socippo is looking to escape.
Socippo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
McManus working for a guillotine from mount but Socippo is in no mood to give up.
McManus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Socippo because McManus loaded up on that one.
McManus controlling his opponent.
McManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McManus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Socippo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McManus working the strikes but Socippo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but McManus is controlling him
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socippo won't allow McManus to pass to mount.
McManus trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Socippo moves out of range as McManus strikes.
Socippo avoids the head kick by McManus.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus misses with a wild body shot.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther Socippo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Socippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Socippo slips under a jab from McManus.
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
Socippo moves out of range of the body kick.
McManus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Socippo blocks a leg kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McManus throws a leg kick that misses.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socippo blocks the body kick.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Socippo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
McManus lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socippo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
McManus throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socippo slips a jab and a cross from McManus.
Socippo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McManus sprawls and moves away.
McManus just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McManus throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus throws a big shot that misses.
McManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
Socippo checks the leg kick.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A good leg kick by McManus.
Socippo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McManus with a nice calf kick.
McManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Socippo is just out of range.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
McManus throws a leg kick but Socippo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T5#
McManus wants to land a leg kick but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo attempts a counter takedown but McManus avoids it well and moves away.
McManus throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Socippo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McManus!
McManus looks to move to half guard but instead Socippo has passed into mount! Damn!
Socippo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T6#
McManus is looking to improve his position but Socippo isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Socippo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus throws the kick towards the body but Socippo avoids it.
Socippo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Socippo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T7#
McManus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus connects with a body shot that sends Socippo's belly button to the back.
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
Socippo tries to counter with a takedown but McManus is quick to defend against it.
McManus looks for the body kick but Socippo saw that one coming.
McManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McManus scores with a nice head shot.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Socippo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McManus misses with a looping left.
Socippo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McManus throws a series of punches but Socippo avoids them all with ease.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice McManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McManus throws out the jab.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.#T9#
McManus swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
McManus is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus scores with a shot to the body.
McManus throws a front kick aimed at Socippo's knee but Socippo avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice McManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McManus 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice McManus!
Justice McManus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Carson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Bosnic misses its target.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch but Carson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bosnic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Carson breaks the clinch.
Bosnic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.
Carson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson connects with a right hand. Bosnic shakes it off.
Bosnic wants to clinch.
Bosnic dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Morse Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosnic doesn't manage to clinch there - Carson circles away.
Carson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosnic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carson unleashes a big counter combination but Bosnic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bosnic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch but Carson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Carson dips to his left and cracks Bosnic with an uppercut!
Bosnic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosnic lands a right hook to the body.
Carson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bosnic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carson misses with a wild combination.
Bosnic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Carson lands a left and a right that send Bosnic crashing to the mat, dazed. Carson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosnic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosnic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosnic tries to close the distance and clinch but Carson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosnic moves in looking to clinch but Carson pushes him off.
Carson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carson connects with a body shot that sends Bosnic's belly button to the back.
Bosnic is breathing heavily.
Bosnic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Carson lands with a nice body punch.
Carson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosnic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carson lands a jab to the head.
Bosnic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosnic tries to score with a low kick but Carson moves his leg out of the way.
As Bosnic backs off Carson throws a huge counter combo but Bosnic manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Carson has knocked Bosnic down with a huge combo! Carson steps away and waves a wobbly Bosnic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bosnic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Carson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bosnic. Carson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Thorn lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn is pawing at McManus, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into McManus's nose. McManus is badly hurt! Thorn pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! McManus tries desperately to hold on but Thorn is relentless in his assault! As McManus receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Thorn away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!

Event: TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Soderberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soderberg throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus throws a counter combo.
Soderberg misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Soderberg's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McManus slips a straight right by Soderberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McManus! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus throws out a counter right but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McManus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soderberg.
A shot to the liver by Soderberg. Beautiful body shot.
Soderberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McManus eats them both and turns towards Soderberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from McManus
and Soderberg counters with a straight right hand.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderberg misses the target.
Soderberg dodges the punch combination from McManus.
Soderberg throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice jab there from Soderberg.
A head kick from McManus lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Soderberg cracks McManus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderberg lands with an uppercut that bounces McManus off the cage and back into range.
McManus throws an off balance right hand
and Soderberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soderberg throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
Soderberg lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Soderberg.#T2#
Soderberg throws out a powerful jab.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Soderberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soderberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
McManus misses with a wild combination.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soderberg lands a jab to the head.
McManus takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McManus back to the cage. Soderberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McManus looks to land a body kick but Soderberg moved away.
Soderberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Soderberg works the jab nicely.
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Soderberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderberg lands a lovely overhand right.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soderberg.
McManus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soderberg misses with a hook to the body
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soderberg finds it's way round the side to connect with McManus's head.
Soderberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soderberg with a hook.
Soderberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McManus has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg lands a slapping body shot.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
As Soderberg backs off McManus throws a huge counter combo but Soderberg manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Soderberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soderberg's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Soderberg backs off McManus throws a huge counter combo but Soderberg manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Soderberg. #ROC#McManus is rocked!
Soderberg fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked McManus out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stefan Soderberg!
Stefan Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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