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Event:
ICE13: Veterans at Play
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Manners tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Manners misses.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Manners manages to avoid it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Manners has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manners throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manners connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Manners.
Manners throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Manners throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Manners takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Manners misses. #TD2#
Manners closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manners lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Manners gets to his feet. Robinson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
No luck for Manners with that takedown attempt.
Manners connects with the punch.
Manners fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Manners scores with a decent looking hook.
Manners scores with a jab.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Manners keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manners. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a quick counter head kick but Manners was just out of range.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Manners avoids nicely.
Manners connects with a looping right hand.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Manners. That snapped Robinson's head back.
#T2##TD2#
Manners scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manners misses with a straight left.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manners misses with a body shot.
Manners has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manners takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manners's head.
Manners misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson! |
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Event:
EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jukola defends it nicely.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manners uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Manners shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jukola is controlling Manners's trapped leg to prevent Manners from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners wants to stand but Jukola has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #ES2#
Jukola manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Manners counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manners.
Manners is standing up over Jukola. Jukola looks to escape but Manners dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Manners decides to stand back up.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Manners shoots in but Jukola avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Manners shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jukola is trying to defend but Manners finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg. #T2#
Manners wants to stand up but Jukola manages to regain full guard.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Manners controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Jukola is looking to sweep but instead, Manners has passed into half guard.
Jukola is doing well to control the position and prevent Manners from advancing to side control.
It looks like Manners is going to stand back up.
Jukola tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Manners has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Jukola tries to hold on but Manners pushes him away. #SU#
Manners stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Manners drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jukola pushes Manners off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manners.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jukola's waist but Jukola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manners tries for a takedown but Jukola manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manners slips under a jab.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manners.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Manners looks for a takedown but Jukola sprawls well.
Manners slips under a jab.#TD#
Manners closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jukola quickly recovers to half guard.
Jukola trying to control but Manners postures up.
Jukola gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukola looking for a sweep. Not yet Jukola, not yet. #T1#
Jukola has his hands on Manners's head, controlling the position.
Jukola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt Manners overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Manners keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola prevents the takedown attempt.
Manners throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Manners blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Manners tries for a takedown but Jukola manages to get underhooks.
Manners wants to take the fight to the mat but Jukola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manners has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jukola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manners avoids the elbow strike from Jukola, against the cage.
Manners tries to score a body lock takedown but Jukola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manners is working for takedown but Jukola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manners is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Manners has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath Manners's ribcage. Manners let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Jukola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Jukola shows good takedown defense.
Jukola tries to land a leg kick but Manners saw it coming and moves away.
Manners drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jukola. Manners shrugs it off though.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Manners misses with a takedown
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola swinging wildly here.
Jukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manners is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jukola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manners ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aapo Jukola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manners shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manners looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manners moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
#T4#
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Manners shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#TD#
Manners shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jukola's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola looking to control.
Manners preventing the sweep.
Jukola is trying to keep Manners in close.
Manners would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manners preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners'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.#R3#
Manners misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jukola fakes the leg kick and cracks Manners in the body.
Jukola leaves Manners with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manners bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manners avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Manners half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manners has a takedown stuffed.
As Manners backs off Jukola throws a huge counter combo but Manners manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aapo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Danga de danga de dang - Jukola scores with a four punch combination!
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Jukola, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Jukola against the cage but Jukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manners looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Manners shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola prevents the takedown attempt.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Manners is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manners tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body.
Manners takes a shot to the head.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manners.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola. #ROC2#Manners is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a big uppercut that drops Manners! More strikes from Jukola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Manners lies dazed against the cage as Jukola celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!
A very excited looking Aapo Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Sidebar. No joy for Manners on that attempt.
Sidebar tries to clinch up but Manners circles away and keeps his distance.
Sidebar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidebar wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Manners closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manners wants to free his trapped foot but Sidebar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sidebar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manners is working away from the top position though.
Manners tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sidebar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sidebar controlling the position for now.
Sidebar is looking for a sweep. Manners is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners is looking to advance position but Sidebar won't allow it.
Manners throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sidebar wants to control but Manners is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sidebar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Average Joe�s Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manners wants to free his trapped foot but Sidebar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manners is trying to control the action in half guard but Sidebar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Sidebar is defending well.
Manners is trying to control the action in half guard but Sidebar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sidebar is looking to improve his position.
Manners is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sidebar!
Manners is landing with some decent strikes but Sidebar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manners has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sidebar's face.
Manners with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Manners has isolated one of Sidebar's arms. Sidebar looking to fight him off but Manners twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimber as he jumps to the side.
Manners tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimber swivels and escapes.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimber's waist but Kimber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Billy Kimber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Kimber throws a leg kick but Manners checks it.
And Manners tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manners swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kimber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kimber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manners rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimber's guard! Nice work there by Manners! #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manners wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners connects with a couple of short punches.
Manners stands and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manners is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kimber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kimber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manners off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Manners preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimber.
Manners rolls, trying to escape but Kimber keeps control of the position.
Kimber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kimber is persistently looking for the submission but Manners is defending it well.
Kimber doesn't have the hooks in and Manners manages to turn into his guard.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Kimber is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kimber working for a triangle but Manners defends it easily.
#SU2#
Manners decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Manners is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kimber's half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manners pulls his head out easily.
Manners keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kimber has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Manners. Oh but Kimber has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Manners goes limp - he's gone! Kimber jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, Billy Kimber stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 23
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Manners fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Manners persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manners is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Manners is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manners takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson trying to hold on to Manners's head to control him but Manners postures up.
Manners trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manners with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Manners lands a nice shot to the head.
Manners fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Manners working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manners connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manners will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Manners is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Manners!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners has a takedown stuffed.
Manners tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up but Manners circles away and keeps his distance.
Manners avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manners feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Weadababyitsaboy as Manners shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weadababyitsaboy's waist but Weadababyitsaboy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Manners fails with the takedown.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to counter the offense by Manners and move into the clinch position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manners tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
A short right from Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners blocking some punches.
Weadababyitsaboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manners is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping busy.
Weadababyitsaboy can't find room to land a body shot as Manners controls the action.
Manners blocks an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks an uppercut.
Manners throws a punch but it's blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy has a couple of punches blocked by Manners.
Manners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weadababyitsaboy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manners.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short shot to the head.
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manners lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners shoots in but no luck this time.
Manners has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manners looks for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well.
Manners shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#T2#
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weadababyitsaboy defends well and Manners ends up having to push Weadababyitsaboy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy is working Manners over against the cage.
Manners lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manners prevents Weadababyitsaboy from breaking the clinch.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manners throws an elbow but misses.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manners lands a shoulder strike.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weadababyitsaboy is defending well for now.
Manners misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but Manners keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manners tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy circles away easily#CL2#
and Weadababyitsaboy counters by clinching up.
Manners is breathing heavily.
Manners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with some punches.
Manners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the head strike.
Manners throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Weadababyitsaboy fails to land.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy has a couple of punches blocked by Manners.
Manners blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push Manners away but Manners has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a nice uppercut.
Manners holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manners swings wildly with an uppercut but Weadababyitsaboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners throws a head punch that misses.
Manners blocks an elbow strike from Weadababyitsaboy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a wild elbow strike from Manners.
Manners misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way through Manners's defenses.
Manners takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manners has his takedown stuffed
enabling Weadababyitsaboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weadababyitsaboy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weadababyitsaboy avoids it.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Weadababyitsaboy on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners avoids the head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weadababyitsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weadababyitsaboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manners. #T1#
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Manners off the cage and back into range.
Weadababyitsaboy is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Manners like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Manners from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Weadababyitsaboy made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Laguna.#TD2#
Manners is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laguna's half guard.#SUB2#
Manners seems to be working for a kimura but Laguna defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Manners decides to return to a standing position.
Laguna connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Laguna.
Manners has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Manners shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Manners 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.
Laguna trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Manners is working for a kimura but Laguna is defending it quite comfortably.
Laguna trying to control from the bottom.
Manners passes to side control.
Manners tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laguna's legs. #SUB2#
Manners goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laguna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manners's guard! Nice work there by Laguna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laguna gets to his feet. Manners looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Laguna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manners.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laguna's waist but Laguna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Bautista Laguna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Laguna misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Laguna.#CUT#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Laguna slaps away a takedown attempt from Manners, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Laguna, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Laguna against the cage but Laguna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Laguna.
Manners fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manners shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laguna defends it nicely.
Manners looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Laguna shows good takedown defense.
Laguna catches Manners with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manners shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laguna sprawls well. Laguna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manners gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Manners shoots in and drives through. Laguna sprawls well.
Laguna lands an overhand right.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Laguna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguna throws a right hand that Manners ducks under and follows up with a left that Manners also avoids with ease.
Manners with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Laguna counter with a right hand.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Laguna has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laguna lands with a nice body punch.
Manners avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Laguna.
A lazy left from Laguna finds it's target.#ROC#Manners is rocked!
Laguna tries to bum rush Manners with a series of wild strikes but Manners uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manners is still on wobbly legs! Can Laguna finish him?
Laguna lands a brutal uppercut that launches Manners off his feet! Manners tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bautista Laguna!
Bautista Laguna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners ducks right into an uppercut from Mardov.
The fighters circling - Mardov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners shoots in but Mardov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Manners shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manners showed some decent athleticism there.
Mardov gets full guard.
Manners looking to sit in guard and control but Mardov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mardov stays in close to Manners's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Manners is looking for a triangle but Mardov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Manners throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Mardov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mardov stopping the sweep attempt from Manners.
Manners keeping full guard, as Mardov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mardov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manners has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mardov has managed to get both his arms back between Manners's legs - danger averted.
Mardov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Manners has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mardov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manners tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Manners throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mardov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mardov tries to free his leg and advance position but Manners is retaining full guard. #T3#
Manners wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mardov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Manners is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mardov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Manners looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manners has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mardov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mardov!
Manners tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manners struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Manners is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Manners is looking to reverse the position.
Mardov takes a little break here. Manners wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Manners struggling a bit here.
Manners is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manners tries to bench press Mardov off him but Mardov keeps the position.
Manners is being controlled here.
Manners sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Mardov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Manners dives in and scores a takedown into Mardov's guard.
Mardov keeping full guard, as Manners tries to pass.
Mardov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mardov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mardov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manners is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Manners postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mardov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manners, into his guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mardov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manners for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Mardov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manners is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mardov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mardov's back!#SUB2#
Manners is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mardov trying to control the position but Manners manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Manners is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mardov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manners avoiding Mardov 's attempts to control his hands. #T2##SUB2#
Manners has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mardov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manners's arms.
Manners keeps control of the position as Mardov tries to break free.
Mardov breaks Manners's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matt Manners has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Manners looking for a guillotine here but Mardov defends easily.
Manners can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mardov controls the pace.#T3#
Mardov wants to control from the top but Manners keeps moving.
Mardov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Manners is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manners being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Manners is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mardov defends well.
Mardov 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Manners throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mardov escapes and throws Manners's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Manners being controlled for a moment.
Manners is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov controlling from side mount.
Check out the look on Mardov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Manners will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mardov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mardov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manners as he avoids it easily.
Manners darts in looking for a takedown but Mardov gets double underhooks and turns Manners into the cage.
Manners moves out of range of the strikes.
Manners has a takedown stuffed.
Manners looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randy Mardov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Mardov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mardov wants it to stay on the feet.
Mardov digs a good body shot into Manners's ribs.
Mardov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manners swivels and escapes.
Manners misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manners takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov swings for the body but Manners moves out of range.
And Manners tries to counter it with a takedown but Mardov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mardov stuffs the takedown attempt from Manners. Manners gets slowly back to his feet.
Mardov has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Mardov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manners pinned against the cage. Manners gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mardov as he jumps to the side.
Manners shoots in but Mardov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mardov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manners quickly recovers to half guard.
Mardov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Manners looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mardov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mardov is thwarting Manners's attempts to control the position.
Mardov is looking to advance position but Manners won't allow it.
Manners tries to roll over but Mardov keeps him under control.
Mardov is controlling the pace.
Manners gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Mardov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mardov trying to control but Manners is working from the bottom.
Mardov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Manners is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mardov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Mardov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manners is keeping the position for now.
Manners tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mardov stuffs the takedown attempt from Manners. Manners gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mardov.
Manners prevents Mardov from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Mardov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mardov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Mardov!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Mardov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matt Manners! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Butane moves into the clinch.
Manners is trying to pull guard but Butane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Butane is trying to pull guard but Manners has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Butane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Butane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manners wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving. #SUB2#
Butane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manners doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manners manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butane keeping moving, preventing Manners from controlling successfully.
Manners's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Butane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Butane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Butane holds on and takes a little breather.
Butane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manners stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manners wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving.
Butane trying to keep a closed guard but Manners is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Butane is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Butane working for a triangle but Manners defends it easily.
Butane 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.
Manners trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Butane has Manners pulled in close to control his posture.
Manners postures up.
Manners pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butane is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Manners drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butane dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manners (0) vs (2) Butane
Manners is breathing heavily.
Butane trying to control the position from guard on top but Manners is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manners's guard.
Butane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manners (0) vs (5) Butane#T4#
Butane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manners is trying to escape the mount.
Butane fails to take his opponent's back.
Butane controlling from mount.
Manners is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Butane controlling his opponent.
Manners is in all sorts of trouble here.
Butane controlling the pace for now.
Manners prevents Butane from taking his back.
Butane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manners is looking to escape.
Butane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Butane tries to control but Manners wriggling away. #T6#
Butane wants to take Manners's back but he can't do it this time.
Butane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manners is looking to escape.
Manners prevents Butane from taking his back.
Butane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manners is trying to escape the mount but Butane keeps good control and instead manages to take Manners's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manners (0) vs (8) Butane#T7#
Good control from Butane.
Manners is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB2#
Butane working for a choke but Manners is defending well.
Butane doesn't have the hooks in and Manners manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manners (2) vs (8) Butane
Butane working a defensive guard here.
Manners wants to control from the top but Butane keeps moving.
We've been informed that Butane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Butane is keeping the position.#T9#
Butane controls Manners momentarily but Manners frees himself.
Butane is pulling down on Manners's head. It's preventing any offense from Manners, at least for the moment.
Butane is trying to control the position but Manners postures up.
Butane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manners is looking to pass into half guard but Butane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Butane is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manners (2) vs (10) Butane
Butane passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manners (2) vs (13) Butane
Butane working away.
Butane staying calm.#T10#
Butane advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Manners (2) vs (15) Butane
Butane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manners wants to control but Butane is having none of it.
Butane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Butane 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.#T11#
Manners is trying to escape the mount.
Butane controlling his opponent.
Butane looking to control but Manners is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butane trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Butane controlling from mount.
Manners keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Butane looking to control but Manners is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manners is desperately trying to improve his position but Butane has a good base and remains in mount.
Butane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manners can't escape the position.
Butane looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Manners is trying to escape the mount but Butane keeps good control and instead manages to take Manners's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manners (2) vs (18) Butane#SUB2#
Butane looking for the choke but no joy.
Butane has good solid back control here.
Manners rolls, trying to escape but Butane keeps control of the position.
Manners staying busy and making it hard for Butane to control.
Manners is trying to break free.
#T14#
Manners is working hard here to advance position.
Butane biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Butane working for a choke but Manners is defending well.
Butane is hanging on to Manners's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Butane is trying to stick to Manners's back but Manners is turning into Butane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manners. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manners (4) vs (18) Butane
And that's the end of the fight!
Butane wins on points by 18 to 4.
Hulk Butane made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sione Feti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Manners!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Feti slaps away a takedown attempt from Manners, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Feti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manners fails with the takedown.
Manners looks winded!
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Feti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sione Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Manners shoots in but Feti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manners with a poor takedown #CL#
and Feti moves into the clinch.#TD#
Feti successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti 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.#SUB#
Feti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feti trying to control the position here.
Manners trying to control the position from guard on top but Feti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Feti controlling Manners's posture.
Feti trying to keep a closed guard but Manners is proving a slippery customer.
Feti trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Manners got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manners has managed to get both his arms back between Feti's legs - danger averted.
Feti controlling Manners's posture.
Feti wants to sweep here but Manners controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Feti is trying to keep Manners in close.
Manners trying to control but Feti is working from the bottom.
Feti controls Manners momentarily but Manners frees himself.
Feti is really struggling to control Manners but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Feti is pulling down on Manners's head. It's preventing any offense from Manners, at least for the moment.
Manners looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Feti looking to control.
Manners wants to control from the top but Feti keeps moving. #SUB#
Feti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manners can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feti is trying to keep Manners in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manners trying to control the position from guard on top but Feti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Feti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manners gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manners trying to control the position from guard on top but Feti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Feti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Feti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manners can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Feti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manners defends well.
Feti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manners advances to half guard.
Feti is pressing down on Manners's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manners trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feti pulls Manners in to control the position.
Manners trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manners trying to control but Feti is working from the bottom. #T5#
Feti is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Feti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manners is aware though and is defending well.
Manners passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feti (0) vs (3) Manners
Manners working away.
Feti tries to bench press Manners off him but Manners keeps the position.
Feti is not content to let Manners control the position.
Feti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manners is looking to advance position but Feti won't allow it. #SUB2#
Manners is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Feti won't allow Manners to pass to mount.
Manners is stalling here. Feti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manners seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Feti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feti (4) vs (3) Manners
Manners is not content to let Feti control the position.
Feti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Feti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Feti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Feti taking a breather here. #SUB#
Feti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Feti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manners is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Manners is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Feti off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feti (4) vs (7) Manners
Manners avoiding Feti 's attempts to control his hands.
Feti tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Feti is staying active underneath Manners, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manners prevents Feti from improving his position.
Feti is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Feti trying to control from the bottom.
Feti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Feti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feti trying to control the position.
Feti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manners being controlled here momentarily.
Manners trying to control the position from guard on top but Feti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manners is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Feti has Manners pulled in close to control his posture.
Manners pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feti is keeping the position for now.
Feti is trying to keep Manners in close.
Feti seems keen to control Manners's posture.
Feti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manners is one step ahead there.
Feti trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Feti working for a triangle but Manners defends it easily.
#T11#
Manners wants to pass the guard but Feti is keeping the position.
Feti is trying to keep Manners in close.
Feti pulls Manners in close to his closed guard and prevents Manners from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manners trying to control but Feti is working from the bottom.
Manners slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Feti (4) vs (10) Manners#T12#
You can see the frustration on Feti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feti wants to control but Manners postures up.
Feti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Feti trying to hold on to Manners's head to control him but Manners postures up.
Manners is looking to take a break and control but Feti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feti trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Manners is trying to work for a kimura but Feti is defending well.
#T13#
Feti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Feti wants to improve his position but Manners is controlling well.
Manners is thwarting Feti's attempts to control the position.
Feti is controlling Manners's trapped leg to prevent Manners from advancing to side control.
Manners wants to take a breather but Feti is having none of it.
Feti trying to control but Manners postures up.
Feti is in trouble now - Manners has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feti (4) vs (13) Manners
Manners can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feti is looking to escape. #T14#
Feti tries to reverse the position but Manners maintains control.
Manners looking to control but Feti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manners prevents Feti from getting the reversal.
Manners moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Feti (4) vs (16) Manners
Feti wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manners is persistently looking for the submission but Feti is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Feti is having to fend off submission attempts from Manners, who is looking to sink in the choke. Manners doesn't have the hooks in though and Feti manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feti (6) vs (16) Manners
And that's the end of the fight!
Manners wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Manners manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bryant on his heels. He'll look to pass Bryant's guard now, I'm sure.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Manners working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manners throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manners is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Manners from controlling successfully.
Manners advances to half guard.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manners. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manners definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Manners is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
#T1#
Bryant is refusing to be controlled, as Manners sits in half guard. #SU#
Manners stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bryant to get to his feet. #TD#
Manners drives through with a takedown into Bryant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Manners stands and steps away. Bryant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Bryant rushes Manners and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manners.
Manners crunches a lovely knee into Bryant's ribcage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.#T2#
Manners prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Manners, against the cage.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Manners.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Manners with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Manners with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Manners.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Manners controls the action.
Manners tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manners blocks an elbow strike from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Manners landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manners holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant avoiding damage as Manners throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
Manners is trying to stall.
#T4#
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Manners throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body.
Manners throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Manners's head.
A frustrated look appears on Bryant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manners tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Manners on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manners showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
#TD#
Manners manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bryant on his heels. He'll look to pass Bryant's guard now, I'm sure.
Manners pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bryant can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Manners thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Bryant forces Manners back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant avoiding damage as Manners throws knees to the body.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Manners tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manners throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manners has him pressed against the cage.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is trying to push Manners away but Manners has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manners's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manners misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Manners sees coming a mile off.
Manners half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Manners.
Manners uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.#TD#
Manners looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bryant!#SUB#
Manners looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manners tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manners wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manners is trying to get an arm triangle but Bryant is defending well. #T2##SU#
Manners stands up. #CL2#
Bryant rushes Manners and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matt Manners has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manners misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryant throws an elbow but misses.
Manners has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
#BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bryant closes the distance and pushes Manners back into the cage.
Manners comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manners backwards. #T3#
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Manners uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manners with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manners has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Manners's head.
Manners dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
#TD#
Manners looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bryant wants to stand up but Manners is controlling him.
Manners is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB#
Manners drops back looking for a leg! Bryant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryant manages to kick Manners off! Manners jumps back into Bryant's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manners is one step ahead there.
Manners slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manners fails with a takedown attempt.
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners darts in looking for a takedown but Bryant gets double underhooks and turns Manners into the cage.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Manners avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Bryant misses with a knee to the head.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bryant. #BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Manners takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Manners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bryant defends well and Manners ends up having to push Bryant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannerss head. #ROC2#Manners is rocked!#T1#
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.#BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Manners against the cage.
#BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manners.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Bryant lands a big right hand that drops Manners! The killer instinct kicks in and Bryant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bryant!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Bryant made sure he mentioned HARDCORE Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners misses with a takedown attempt - Revazshvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Revazshvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut.
Manners gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Revazshvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Manners has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Revazshvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manners looks up at the clock. Bad move! Revazshvili lands a right hand from hell, dropping Manners. Revazshvili pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Zaitsev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Manners is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zaitsev rolls with it to try and escape but Manners cranks on the arm and Zaitsev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Manners shoots in and gets a takedown into Davidyan's guard.
Davidyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manners trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davidyan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Davidyan gets to his feet. Manners looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice cross by Davidyan.#CUT#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidyan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manners is defended easily by Davidyan.
Manners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davidyan defends well and Manners ends up having to push Davidyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manners is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gurgen Davidyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Davidyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan lunges at Manners with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manners's hand.
Davidyan throws a head kick but Manners moves out of range.
Manners slips a straight right by Davidyan.
Davidyan tests Manners's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Manners is rocked!
Manners shoots in but Davidyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Manners feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manners is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidyan keeping full guard, as Manners tries to pass.
Manners has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manners trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Davidyan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manners is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Manners throws an elbow that misses.
Manners utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davidyan tries to work over Manners's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manners looking to throw knees to the head but Davidyan is blocking nicely.
Manners pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Davidyan lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners tries to stall but Davidyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davidyan misses with the head strike.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Manners takes a shot to the head.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Davidyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan avoids a wild elbow strike from Manners.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidyan is defending well for now.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Davidyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Manners.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davidyan avoids it.
Davidyan lands with a right to the head.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davidyan avoids it.
Davidyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davidyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners lands an elbow inside that Davidyan shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Gurgen Davidyan has been cut.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Davidyan blocks an elbow strike from Manners.
Manners gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Manners tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manners throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidyan is defending well for now.
Manners landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Manners throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davidyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davidyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Manners tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manners lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manners blocking some punches.
Davidyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Manners uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manners using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Manners blocks it.
Manners looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Davidyan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manners's elbow.
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 Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Davidyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Manners, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manners shoots in and drives through. Davidyan sprawls well.
Manners fails with the takedown.
Gurgen Davidyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan jabs at Manners's body.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Manners ducks right into an uppercut from Davidyan.
Davidyan pounces like a tiger and cracks Manners with a vicious hook! Manners is down but not out! Davidyan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gurgen Davidyan!
After the big win, Gurgen Davidyan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Manners with a poor takedown
and Johns counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Manners drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Johns has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manners has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Manners shoots and misses
and Johns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johns throws a sloppy head kick and Manners moves out of range easily.
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manners stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manners is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manners.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johns as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the liver by Johns. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Manners gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners fails with a takedown attempt.
Manners leaves his chin hanging out and Johns seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Manners crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Johns! |
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Event:
LOM Trials 4
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Manners lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Manners gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch.
Kuzma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzma is defending well for now.
Manners keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzma scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#CL#
Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manners, pushing him back against the cage.
Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzma blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzma avoids the elbow strike from Manners, against the cage.
Manners lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position. #T1#
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Kuzma's head.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manners.
Kuzma blocks an elbow strike from Manners.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
Kuzma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Manners tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manners looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzma is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzma avoids it.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manners slowing the pace effectively.
Kuzma effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manners goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Kuzma clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners throws a front kick that sends Kuzma stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Manners counters by moving into the clinch.
Manners using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manners with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzma.
Kuzma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manners is keeping busy.
Manners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Manners has knocked Kuzma down with a huge combo! Manners steps away and waves a wobbly Kuzma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kuzma is rocked!
Manners lands a big right hook! Kuzma looks hurt but is still standing! Manners lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kuzma falls down and Manners dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kuzma's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Manners runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Manners!
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '. |
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Event:
PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Manners has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Manners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
As Manners looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Manners just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manners crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Manners gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Manners manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Manners.
A lazy body kick from Manners #TD#
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Manners explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manners looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Manners tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Manners.
Manners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Manners rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado scores with a one two! Manners had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Manners as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Machado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manners looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Machado has hold of Manners's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manners tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Machado cranks the arm and Manners screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manners, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xander Machado!
A very excited looking Xander Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu throws a body punch but Manners moves out of range.
Manners has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu misses the body punch
and Manners counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manners misses with a kick to the body.
Manners lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manners.
Liu throws a jab when Manners was well out of range.
Manners throws a nice head kick!
Liu moves out of range as Manners throws a body kick.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu scores with a jab. Manners acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manners throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu punishes Manners's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Manners.
Manners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manners takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manners.
Manners throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Manners takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manners misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mister Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Manners tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manners throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Manners's defenses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manners manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners scores with a nice body kick.
Liu lands a head shot.#T2#
Liu swings for the body but Manners moves out of range.
Liu darts in looking for a takedown but Manners gets double underhooks and turns Liu into the cage.
As Liu looks to move away, Manners throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Mister Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners ducks right into an uppercut from Liu. #ROC2#Manners is rocked!
Liu connects with a body shot.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manners rather than just go for the knockout.
Liu lands with a right and another and another! Manners is in big trouble! Liu lands again and this time it's lights out for Manners! A quality knockout there for Liu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mister Liu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mister Liu made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
PANDA 9
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Manners lands but Murley takes it in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Murley blocks the leg kick.
Manners throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murley with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Manners. Those never looked like landing.
Murley connects with a body shot.
Murley lands a slapping body shot.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murley digs a good body shot into Manners's ribs.
A left lands for Murley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Murley.
Manners finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Murley misses.
Manners misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murley scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A little feinted left hand from Manners on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Manners connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Murley digs a good hook to Manners's body.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley misses with a straight left.
Murley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manners looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manners.
Manners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners misses with a double jab.
Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manners's head backwards.
Manners throws a lazy head kick
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Manners takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Manners counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murley's corner calls for a 1-2. Murley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley.
A jab from Murley does it's job there.#ROC2#Manners is rocked!
Manners takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Manners right on the button. Manners goes down! Murley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Murley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Manners circles away.
Manners has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manners thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
Barrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manners.
Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Manners.
Barrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barrera lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manners.
Manners goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Barrera forces Manners back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Barrera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manners stopping the sweep attempt from Barrera.
Manners engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manners wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Manners stopping the sweep attempt from Barrera.#T1#
Barrera keeping full guard, as Manners tries to pass. #SUB#
Manners thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manners stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrera has control of Manners's left arm, preventing Manners from doing any damage.
Manners is pushing down on Barrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Manners has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barrera trying to control here.
Manners trying to control from half guard but Barrera is working away.
Barrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manners. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Manners is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manners.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg.
Manners wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
Manners with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Manners swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manners takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Barrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manners to the ground. Barrera is now in Manners's guard.#SUB#
Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Manners has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barrera should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Manners has tightened it up now! Barrera should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
RFC: Maluga vs. Conor 2
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Jarr misses with a hook. Manners ducked under it nicely.
Manners throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarr.
Jarr punishes Manners's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarr thuds a left hand into Manners's body.
Manners misses with a leg kick
and Jarr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manners really felt that one!
Jarr lands with a straight right. Manners didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Jarr lands a body shot.
Manners throws a nice looking combination but Jarr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manners ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manners throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarr.
Manners tries to clinch but Jarr is having none of it.
Jarr misses with a low kick.
Manners throws a leg kick but Jarr checks it.
Jarr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manners moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manners staying out of range there.
Jarr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jami Jarr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jarr misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Jarr coming out on top.
Manners lands a right hook to the body.
Jarr throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Jarr gets caught flat footed, as Manners shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jarr has control of Manners's left arm, preventing Manners from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Manners drops back looking for a leg! Jarr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarr manages to kick Manners off! Manners jumps back into Jarr's guard.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Jarr is keeping the position.
Jarr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Jarr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manners is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manners throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarr pulls Manners in close to prevent any damage.
Jarr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manners misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Jarr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manners shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manners checks a leg kick.
Jarr lands a really nice looking cross but Manners seems unphased.
Jarr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarr as he avoids it easily.
Jarr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jarr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manners to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarr looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jarr wants to slow Manners down by chopping away at his legs.
Manners seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jarr thuds a left hand into Manners's body.
Jarr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manners. That did some damage!
Jarr scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manners walks into a jab.
Manners lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manners takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Manners tries to clinch but Jarr moves away #KD2#
and Jarr counters with a crisp one two that drops Manners! Jarr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manners to his feet! Manners is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Manners is rocked!
Manners takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarr lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Manners up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jarr from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Manners's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jami Jarr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jami Jarr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Manners scores with a nice right hand.
Sahrahsahe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manners moves away.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Sahrahsahe.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners moves in looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe pushes him off.
Manners throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease.#CL#
Manners clinches up against the cage.
Manners tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sahrahsahe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manners controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sahrahsahe.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahrahsahe's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Manners has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Sahrahsahe dodges an elbow strike from Manners.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manners is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manners seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sahrahsahe has cracked Manners with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sahrahsahe lands another huge swinging hook and Manners tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Manners, before Sahrahsahe can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
A relieved looking Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WPFC 41 - Tiramanti vs. Storm
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Manners as Sonni shoots in.
Manners tries to land a front kick but Sonni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Sonni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manners tries to buck Sonni off but Sonni is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sonni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manners has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manners is being controlled here.
Manners is looking for a sweep.
Manners is trying to escape the position but Sonni is controlling the position.
Manners is looking to reverse the position.
Manners is working hard here to advance position.
Manners's coaches at The Forge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sonni happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Manners tries to bench press Sonni off him but Sonni keeps the position.
Manners can't do much from the bottom here.
Sonni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manners's legs.
Manners sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manners wants to improve his position but Sonni is controlling well.
Sonni controlling the pace.
Sonni wants to control but Manners is keeping him busy. #T2#
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.
Manners is in trouble now - Sonni has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Sonni wants to finish this one by submission but Manners is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sonni.
Manners is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manners is looking to improve his position but Sonni isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sonni fails to take his opponent's back.
Sonni prevents Manners from getting the reversal.
Sonni controlling his opponent.
Sonni prevents Manners from getting the reversal.
Manners wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sonni not allowing Manners to control his hands.
Our spies down at at Jorzi GYM inform us that Sonni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sonni controlling from the back.#T4##SUB2#
Sonni has the hooks in. Manners is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sonni passes his arm under Manners's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manners taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manners at a distance.
Tiramanti sizes up Manners with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Manners lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Manners takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Manners manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti cracks Manners with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti drops Manners with a big left hand! Manners is injured, injured bad! Tiramanti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
WPFC 31 - Price vs. Knox
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Majere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped Manners in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners throws a head punch that misses.
Majere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Majere to work.
Manners tries to stall but Majere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Majere takes an elbow to the forehead.
Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Manners avoids the damage to the body.
Manners gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Manners - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manners lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Manners pulls guard successfully.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Manners is keeping the position.
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!#SUB#
Manners working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
#T1#
Majere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Majere won't allow Manners to sweep him here.
Manners is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Manners had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.#SUB#
Manners looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manners pulls Majere in to control the position.
Majere advances to half guard.
Manners is looking to get back to full guard here but Majere has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Majere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Manners is not content to let Majere control the position. #SUB2#
Majere goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manners has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majere but great work by Manners.
Manners takes a little break here. Majere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere tries to buck Manners off but Manners is having none of it.#T3#
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Manners trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Majere is looking to regain half guard here but Manners keeps moving and retains side control.
Manners trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Majere is trying to improve his position.
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manners does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manners defends it well.
Manners works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Manners working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
#SUB#
Manners is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.#SUB#
Manners is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Majere advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Manners checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manners throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Manners closes the distance and clinches.
Majere misses with some punches.
Majere lands with a light punch inside.
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head.
A nice left hand lands by Manners.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Manners is blocking nicely.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere tries a knee to the head but Manners blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majere misses with a knee to the head.
Manners scores a nice knee to the body.
Manners on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Majere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manners seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Majere can turn it around.#T1#
Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Manners avoids the damage to the body.
Manners digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank.
Majere is breathing heavily.
Majere misses with a knee to the head.
Manners lands a body shot.
Manners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manners lands a body shot.
Manners lands a good knee to the midsection. Majere won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Manners successfully pulls guard.
Manners is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manners is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Majere wants to sweep but Manners has passed to side control!
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Manners working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Majere takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Manners is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Majere has escaped the position, nice work there.
Majere is not content to let Manners control the position.
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Manners wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Majere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manners working away.
Manners is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Manners tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Majere is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Majere struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Manners tries for a kimura but Majere is defending well.
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Manners working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Manners closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matt Manners overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manners wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg.
Manners is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it. #SUB#
Majere is thowing punches from the bottom. Manners grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Majere has to tap! Superb work there from Manners!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 27 - Lawrence vs. Price
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Halliday throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Halliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Halliday shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Manners takes the fight into the clinch.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Halliday avoids the damage to the body.
Halliday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manners lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halliday up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manners scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Halliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners. #CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Halliday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Manners.
Halliday is breathing heavily.
Manners lands an elbow inside that Halliday shrugs off.
Manners stalling.
Nice elbow from Manners.
A hook to the body from Manners.
Manners cracks Halliday with a nice body shot.
Manners landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Manners.
Manners comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Stephen Halliday's cut is getting worse.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halliday's defenses. #CUT2#
Stephen Halliday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manners lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Manners manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manners lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Manners as the two fighters clinch.
Manners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manners works on Halliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Manners unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Manners scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manners is leaning against Halliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Stephen Halliday's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manners takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manners leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Manners tries to work over Halliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manners landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners lands with a short shot to the head.
Halliday can't get the takedown.
Manners dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halliday looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephen Halliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Manners closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Manners wants to stall.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
Manners misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Tiramanti.
Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manners misses with a body punch.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Manners lands a knee to the head.
Manners taking a breather. #T1#
Tiramanti cracks Manners with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
Manners lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is working Manners over against the cage.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiramanti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Manners.
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manners is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manners throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2##CL#
Tiramanti darts in and clinches Manners up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manners is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manners moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti throws a big counter combination but Manners scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Manners misses.
Manners is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Manners darts in and clinches Tiramanti up against the cage.#BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
As Manners looks to move away, Tiramanti throws a big counter combo but Manners just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Manners tries to clinch up.
Manners fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Manners.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Manners throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Manners there.
Manners throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Tiramanti as the two fighters clinch.
Tiramanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Tiramanti's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manners tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#T4#
Manners jabs at Tiramanti's body.
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!
Manners wants to clinch#KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manners! Tiramanti lets Manners back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Manners is rocked!
Tiramanti circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Manners tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tiramanti wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Yard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yard throws a head kick but Manners moves out of range.
Manners throws a big counter combination but Yard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Manners forces Yard back against the cage and clinches.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Manners.
Nice body punch from Manners.
A body shot lands from Manners.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manners effectively controlling the action here.
Manners leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manners tries to throw a body punch but Yard avoids it by throwing Manners back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manners creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manners connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yard's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Stockton Yard has been cut.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yard's defenses.
Yard is pushing Manners up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manners goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manners stalls.
Yard managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners prevents a body shot from Yard. #T2#
Manners tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Manners on the inside.
Manners gets underhooks to prevent Yard's takedown attempt.
Yard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manners leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yard is trying to drag Manners to the mat but Manners just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manners lands an elbow that stopped Yard in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Yard tries to pull guard but Manners forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matt Manners has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stockton Yard.
Manners works on Yard's body with a couple of short punches.
Manners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yard.
Yard has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Yard's head.
Manners lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manners with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manners.#KD#
Manners drops Yard with a big knee straight up the middle! Yard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Manners rushes Yard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manners obliges.
Yard looks winded!#T4#
Manners with a knee to the head.
Yard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manners pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manners tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Manners takes the fight into the clinch.
Yard wants to stall.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Manners.
Manners dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Manners.
Yard takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stockton Yard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manners is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yard can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Manners.
Manners avoids the body shot from Yard.
It looked like Manners was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Yard gets a takedown into half guard.
Manners wants to get back to his feet.
Manners is looking to improve his position.
Yard passes into side control, despite Manners's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manners wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Manners struggling a bit here.
Yard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Manners sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yard is pressing down on Manners's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manners is holding on for now.
Manners is looking for a sweep. Yard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manners works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manners has his hands on Yard's head, controlling the position. #T2#
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.
Manners is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yard trying to control the position from guard on top but Manners is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yard wants to control from the top but Manners keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Manners gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manners has Yard pressed against the cage.
Manners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Manners lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manners stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manners.
Yard is breathing heavily.
Manners lands a good knee to the midsection. Yard won't want to take too many of those.
Manners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yard.
Manners lands a shoulder strike.
Manners lands an elbow just above Yard 's eye.
Manners misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manners lands an elbow inside.
Manners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Stockton Yard's cut even more.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD#
Manners drops Yard with a big knee straight up the middle! Yard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Yard is rocked!
We've been told by Manners's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manners throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yard is still on wobbly legs! Can Manners finish him?#CL#
Manners rushes Yard and presses him up against the cage.
Manners lands with a short shot to the head.
Manners creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yard drops to his knees and Manners pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 15 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 3
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Manners closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Manners unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manners effectively controlling the action here.
Manners lands a knee to the body.
Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manners after a bit of a struggle.
Manners working Collins over with knees to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Manners lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manners lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manners scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manners lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Manners using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manners effectively controlling the action here.
Manners with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Manners.
Manners has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Collins - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Manners, and another! Collins is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 12 - Lawrence vs. Makar
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Crunch! Glennville slams his shin into Manners's torso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manners lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glennville has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glennville and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glennville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manners's sensitive parts. #CL#
Glennville tries to keep at a distance but Manners has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manners lands with a right to the head.
Manners lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glennville backwards.
Manners unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glennville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Glennville avoids the damage to the body.
Manners managing to block the knees to the body from Glennville.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glennville.
Manners leaning his opponent against the cage.
Glennville tries to work over Manners's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manners scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Manners as the two fighters clinch.
Glennville is looking to control Manners's arms but Manners gets an underhook and turns him. Now Glennville has his back to the cage.
Glennville misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Manners will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glennville up against the cage.
Manners lands a knee to the body.
Manners works on Glennville's body with a couple of short punches.
Manners gets through Glennville's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Manners.
Glennville looks winded!#BC#
Manners manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Manners forces Glennville back against the cage and clinches.
Manners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glennville.
A right hand to the body from Manners.
Manners lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Manners.
Manners pushes Glennville back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manners lands a left hand.
Manners scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glennville takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Manners stalling the fight.
Manners crunches a lovely knee into Glennville's ribcage.
Manners is leaning against Glennville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Manners as the two fighters clinch.
Manners digs a right hand into Glennville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glennville's gas tank. #BC#
Manners breaks from the clinch.
Glennville avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Glennville on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manners throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glennville thuds a left hand into Manners's body.
Glennville misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Manners rushes Glennville and presses him up against the cage.
Glennville looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manners lands an elbow inside that Glennville shrugs off.
Glennville can't find room to land a body shot as Manners controls the action.
Glennville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manners lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Manners presses Glennville against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Manners breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Manners has closed the distance and engaged Glennville in a clinch.
Manners landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manners lands a body punch.
Manners utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Manners - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manners landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manners throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manners using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manners is pushing Glennville up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manners with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manners lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manners unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glennville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Manners escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glennville moves out of range of the body kick.
Glennville checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Manners takes the fight into the clinch.
Manners working the clinch nicely. Glennville is working for position but Manners cracks him with a big knee to the head! Glennville crumples up against the cage and Manners lands two more shots before the ref can save Glennville! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 9 - Moon Raiders
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Manners clinches up with Cae and pushes him back against the cage.
Cae wants to get back to striking at distance but Manners won't allow it.
Manners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Manners manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Manners clinches up with Cae and pushes him back against the cage.
Cae has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Cae is trying to break free.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ashad Cae has been cut.#BC#
Cae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cae throws a right and a left that Manners avoids nicely.
Cae seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cae misses with a wild body shot.
Cae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Manners drives through and clinches with Cae against the cage.
Cae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cae is looking for a takedown.
Cae prevents a body shot from Manners. #BC2#
Manners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Manners moves into the clinch.
Manners lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Cae misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Cae scores with a shoulder strike.
Cae wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Cae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manners throws an elbow but misses.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cae's defenses.
Cae can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Manners breaks from the clinch.
Cae blocks the body kick.
Cae works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#CL2#
Manners clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cae manages to break the clinch.
Manners is looking to clinch.
Cae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cae lands a hook that stumbles Manners back into the cage. Cae follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Manners to the canvas! Cae pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Manners has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ashad Cae!
After the fight, Ashad Cae was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Manners has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
Manners misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Majere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Majere throws a wild body kick that Manners sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Manners's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majere tries a head kick but it misses.
Majere tries a head kick but it misses.
Manners moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Manners closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manners moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Majere moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#BC2#
Manners breaks the clinch.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Majere throws a jab when Manners was well out of range.#CL2#
Manners gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Majere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majere throws a head kick that misses.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manners throws the kick towards the body but Majere avoids it.#CL2#
Manners closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manners pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manners on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Manners is blocking nicely.
Manners controlling the action here for a moment.
Majere blocks an uppercut.
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere lands an elbow just above Manners 's eye. #BC2#
Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majere tries to clinch there but Manners circles away.
Majere connects with a high kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Manners has closed the distance and engaged Majere in a clinch.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Manners leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manners lands a damaging elbow.
Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manners has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majere is defending well for now.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top.
Manners blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
Manners lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majere working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Majere closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Manners.
#T3#
Majere looking to stall.
Manners avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Manners leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manners just leaning against Majere, taking a breather.
Manners misses with some punches.
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners blocks the elbow strike.
Majere lands a damaging elbow.
Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Matt Manners's cut even more.#BC2#
Manners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Manners forces Majere back against the cage and clinches.
Manners tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majere's elbow.
Manners blocking some punches.
Manners lands an elbow inside.
Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
#BC2#
Manners breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Majere tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Manners.
Majere misses the body punch
and Manners counters with a left and a right that stings Majere.
Majere looks to land a right hand but Manners moved out of range.
Manners throws the kick towards the body but Majere avoids it.
Manners misses with a low kick.
Majere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Majere is looking to clinch but Manners is avoiding it.
Majere wants to clinch up but Manners keeps it at a distance.
Manners lands a high kick!
Manners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manners.
Majere tries to clinch but Manners is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Manners rushes Majere and presses him up against the cage.
Manners with a knee to the head.
Manners taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matt Manners seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manners working Majere over with knees to the body.
Majere scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manners stalling in the clinch but Majere improves position.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Majere stalling in the clinch but Manners improves position.
Manners has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Manners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Majere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manners keeps Majere at a distance using the push kick.
Manners throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majere moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Manners gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
Manners is breathing heavily.
Majere lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Majere landing knees to the head.
Majere letting Manners take a breather here.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majere avoids it.
A short right from Manners on the inside.
Manners can't find room to land a body shot as Majere controls the action.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Matt Manners's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Majere manages to break the clinch.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manners paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manners keeps the fight on the outside.
Manners throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Majere lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Majere.#CL#
Majere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manners is struggling to control the position.
Manners misses with an elbow over the top.
Manners takes an elbow to the temple.
Manners misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majere lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Matt Manners'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 Matt Manners's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caramon Majere!
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Event:
WPFC 2 - Hunting Party
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Manners.
Manners moves to clinch but Arroyo breaks away #TD#
and Arroyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manners! #SUB#
Arroyo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Manners is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Everett Arroyo!
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