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Event:
BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
MacManus moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus misses with a takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz 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.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
MacManus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.#TD2#
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacManus is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacManus to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Matt Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacManus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz leaves MacManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus. #T1#
MacManus cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
MacManus throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
MacManus fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
MacManus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
MacManus cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
MacManus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacManus landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but MacManus postures up.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to 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!
MacManus looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
MacManus passes the guard and advances to mount!
MacManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
MacManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
MacManus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but MacManus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
MacManus punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacManus controlling his opponent.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and MacManus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shane MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacManus's head backwards.
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
MacManus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
MacManus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacManus lands a nice forearm strike.
MacManus tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus just content to control the position.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacManus working away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 3
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by MacManus, which made it look bad.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bleak clobbers MacManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
MacManus feints and as Bleak raises his hands in defense, MacManus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Bleak 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.#T1#
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MacManus is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bleak wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus stands up over Bleak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bleak working for submissions but it's allowed MacManus to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bleak trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
MacManus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleak is just riding it out for now. MacManus eventually gives up the hold.
MacManus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacManus is controlling the pace.
MacManus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacManus prevents Bleak from improving his position.
MacManus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Bleak's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak digs a good hook to MacManus's body.
#TD#
MacManus gets caught flat footed, as Bleak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bleak is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak looking to control but MacManus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
#T1#
Bleak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns MacManus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacManus working to try and regain half guard.
Bleak tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
MacManus controls the position.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacManus wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
MacManus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Bleak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bleak looking to land elbow strikes but MacManus uses the position to regain half guard.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacManus's head. #T3#
MacManus won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
Bleak is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Bleak prevents MacManus from improving his position.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak is pressing down on MacManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacManus is holding on for now.
Bleak wants to take a breather but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Bleak stands up over MacManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
Bleak working MacManus over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacManus is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is controlling the pace.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but MacManus defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacManus has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Bleak trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
MacManus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak misses with a head shot. MacManus uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
Bleak prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but MacManus bucks and avoids them well.
MacManus tries to hold on but Bleak postures up.#T3#
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Bleak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacManus hang on?
Bleak misses with a head shot.
MacManus gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to MacManus's temple.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but MacManus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacManus has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacManus is aware though and is defending well.
MacManus cracks Bleak with a solid left hand.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - MacManus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bleak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but MacManus is quick to defend against it.
MacManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bleak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bleak lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Bleak.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacManus lands a nice hook to Bleak's body. Bleak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bleak loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.
A jab from Bleak misses.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
MacManus cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but MacManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
MacManus 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.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak passes MacManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacManus trying to control here.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus is trying is best to control the position here.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacManus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak. #T3#
MacManus is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacManus avoid being mounted?
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus is still trying to improve position.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bleak is staying active.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacManus regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus keeping hold of Bleak's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak had his way with Shane MacManus in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Bleak, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Bleak against the cage but Bleak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but MacManus avoids it well and moves away.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacManus sprawls and moves away.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bleak rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bleak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus slips a straight right by Bleak.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Bleak.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Bleak gets a double leg takedown into MacManus's guard.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacManus is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Bleak pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through MacManus's hands, connecting with MacManus's forehead.
MacManus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacManus.
Bleak pushing down on MacManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacManus gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacManus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of MacManus's head but MacManus avoids it well.
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but MacManus defends.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
Bleak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Bleak just content to control the position. #T4#
MacManus wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacManus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacManus has one of Bleak's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bleak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak wins by unanimous decision!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 2
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus jabs at Somelainen's body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen tries a quick counter leg kick but MacManus is wise to it.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
A low kick from Somelainen misses #TD#
and MacManus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Somelainen won't allow it.
MacManus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somelainen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacManus wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus not doing much here.
Somelainen is trying to control but can't.
MacManus lands with a punch from half guard.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Somelainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacManus has passed into side control.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Somelainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MacManus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Somelainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Somelainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacManus.
#T3#
Somelainen manages to get back to half guard.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Somelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacManus lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
MacManus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Somelainen sees it coming and defends easily.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T4#
MacManus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a nice strike.
Somelainen lands a head shot.
Somelainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somelainen throws a low kick but MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somelainen stuns MacManus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a leg kick that misses.
MacManus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
MacManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Somelainen misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacManus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
MacManus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somelainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Somelainen is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action. #T1#
MacManus raining down shots from the mount!
MacManus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
MacManus controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacManus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Somelainen has worked his arm free - good work by Somelainen!
MacManus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacManus landing a few strikes. #T2#
Somelainen is trying to escape the position but MacManus is controlling the position.
Somelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Somelainen some visible discomfort.
MacManus is chipping away with strikes.
Somelainen tries to improve position but can't.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacManus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Somelainen is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somelainen defending well though.
MacManus controlling the pace.
MacManus is thwarting Somelainen's attempts to control the position.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Somelainen dodges it nicely.
Somelainen trying to control here.
Somelainen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Somelainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Somelainen tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
MacManus lands with an uppercut that bounces Somelainen off the cage and back into range.
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen misses with a low kick as MacManus jumps back.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somelainen swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
MacManus is looking to wear down Somelainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacManus is taking a breather. Somelainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Somelainen is looking to improve his position.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus looks to land a strike but Somelainen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus throws a strike but Somelainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
MacManus looking to control.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
MacManus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somelainen has passed into side control.
MacManus struggling a bit here.
MacManus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen throws an elbow but MacManus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Somelainen moves into full mount!
Somelainen throwing strikes here but MacManus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Somelainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacManus because Somelainen loaded up on that one.
Somelainen looking to finish MacManus with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacManus!#T3#
Somelainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus is looking to improve his position but Somelainen isn't that keen on the idea.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus can't escape the position.
#T4#
MacManus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Somelainen is working for a kimura but MacManus is defending it quite comfortably.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 1
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer Jr.
A big right from Boxer Jr misses.
MacManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacManus digs a good hook to Boxer Jr's body.
Boxer Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Boxer Jr misses.
A jab from Boxer Jr misses.
The crowd cheers as MacManus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boxer Jr doesn't seem phased though.
MacManus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boxer Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
MacManus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacManus slips under a jab.
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boxer Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacManus thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer Jr.#T1#
Boxer Jr scores with a jab.
Boxer Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.#TD2#
Boxer Jr tries to sprawl but MacManus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boxer Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Power Shark Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boxer Jr is looking to escape.
MacManus controlling the action here.
MacManus is looking to stall here but Boxer Jr recovers full guard.
Boxer Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus stays in close to Boxer Jr's body and controls the position.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boxer Jr keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Boxer Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacManus controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacManus landing with the ground and pound.
Boxer Jr pulls MacManus in to control the position.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer Jr is keeping the position for now.
MacManus trying to control but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boxer Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxer Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Boxer Jr avoids the body shot from MacManus.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer Jr manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer Jr misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacManus.
A shot to the body from MacManus misses
and Boxer Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacManus scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer Jr throws out the jab.
Shane MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus lands a jab to Boxer Jr's midsection.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt
and Boxer Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Kick Boxer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.#T4##TD2#
MacManus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boxer Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacManus on the ground.
MacManus tries to keep control of the position but Boxer Jr is staying busy.
MacManus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacManus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Boxer Jr right now.
Boxer Jr wants to get back to his feet.
MacManus avoiding Boxer Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer Jr is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane MacManus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boxer Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacManus works the jab nicely.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Boxer Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Boxer Jr, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Boxer Jr against the cage but Boxer Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Boxer Jr tries to sprawl but MacManus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacManus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boxer Jr defends it well.
MacManus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxer Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxer Jr is positioning himself well to prevent MacManus advancing to mount. #T1#
Boxer Jr wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus is keen to just control but Boxer Jr is a slippery customer.
MacManus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer Jr's head.
Boxer Jr tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
Boxer Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boxer Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus.
MacManus is trying to control. Boxer Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus prevents Boxer Jr from improving his position.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boxer Jr is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boxer Jr trying to hold on to MacManus's head to control him but MacManus postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxer Jr moves away from the strike by MacManus.
Boxer Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxer Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
Kick Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxer Jr misses the shot to the body.
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer Jr.
MacManus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer Jr looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
Boxer Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacManus.
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
Boxer Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacManus with a poor takedown
and Boxer Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer Jr misses the target. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Boxer Jr. Those never looked like landing.
MacManus throws a right hand that misses
and Boxer Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus misses the jab.
Kick Boxer Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kick Boxer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer Jr.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus fails to land the takedown.
Boxer Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Boxer Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
MacManus lands a lovely overhand right.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer Jr is just out of range.
It looked like Boxer Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from MacManus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus misses the jab.
Boxer Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacManus throws out the jab.
Boxer Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacManus throws a shot to the body.
MacManus connects with a body shot.
Boxer Jr misses the shot to the body.
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus jabs Boxer Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer Jr swivels and escapes.
Boxer Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer Jr.
MacManus misses with a body shot
and Boxer Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacManus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxer Jr but Boxer Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boxer Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boxer Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boxer Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boxer Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer Jr duly obliges.
MacManus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Boxer Jr.
MacManus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxer Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Boxer Jr moved out of range nicely.
Boxer Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boxer Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kick Boxer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
Boxer Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacManus lands a nice hook to Boxer Jr's body. Boxer Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
Boxer Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boxer Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook.
MacManus misses with an uppercut
and Boxer Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kick Boxer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer Jr.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer Jr.
MacManus swings for the body but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
A jab from MacManus finds it's way through Boxer Jr's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer Jr.
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!
Boxer Jr cracks MacManus with an open hand slap.
MacManus lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by MacManus.
MacManus slips a straight right by Boxer Jr.
MacManus throws a body punch but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer Jr. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Boxer Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxer Jr avoids the body shot from MacManus.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer Jr misses the target.
MacManus throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus throws out a powerful jab.
MacManus defending well as Boxer Jr loads up on a big left hand.
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus lands a jab to Boxer Jr's midsection.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Boxer Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boxer Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacManus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer Jr leaves MacManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Boxer Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacManus cracks Boxer Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus jabs Boxer Jr right on the nose. Boxer Jr blinks but takes it well.
MacManus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxer Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer Jr.
MacManus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxer Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacManus connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane MacManus.
Well MacManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacManus!
After the fight, Shane MacManus 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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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
MacNeil has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
#BC#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shane MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus moves out of range as MacNeil throws a body kick.
#CL2#
MacNeil has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
#TD#
MacNeil is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacManus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MacNeil to the mat. MacNeil regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacManus wants to control from the top but MacNeil keeps moving. #SUB#
MacManus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacManus advances position into side control!
MacManus trying to control the position but MacNeil is working away.
MacNeil throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
MacNeil sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacNeil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacManus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
MacManus is trying to work for a kimura but MacNeil is defending well.
MacNeil is trying to stand.
MacNeil wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacManus wants to work for an arm triangle but MacNeil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacManus wants to control but MacNeil is keeping him busy. #SUB#
MacManus seems to be working for a kimura but MacNeil defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacManus is trying to work for a kimura but MacNeil is defending well.
#SUB#
MacManus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
MacManus seems to be looking for submissions.
MacNeil trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacNeil is in trouble now - MacManus has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacNeil tries to reverse the position but MacManus maintains control.
MacManus trying to control but MacNeil is having none of it. #SUB#
MacManus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
MacManus working for a submission but MacNeil is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
MacManus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
MacManus looking to control but MacNeil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacManus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacManus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacNeil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
MacManus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MacNeil has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacManus working for a submission but MacNeil is keeping him at bay.
MacManus tries to control but MacNeil wriggling away. #SUB#
MacManus looking to secure an arm triangle but MacNeil defends it well. #SUB#
MacManus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
MacManus tries to control but MacNeil wriggling away. #SUB#
MacManus goes for an armbar but MacNeil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacNeil.
MacNeil wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacManus looking for a guillotine here but MacNeil defends easily.
#SUB#
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacNeil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but MacManus is tightening it up a little... MacNeil has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacNeil reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacNeil taps out! Nice BJJ there by MacManus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane MacManus!
After the fight, Shane MacManus 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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