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Event:
DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Mansour scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Savisto gets a takedown into half guard.
Savisto controlling the action here.
Savisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mansour defending well though.
Savisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head. #SUB#
Savisto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mansour tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Savisto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Lasse Savisto 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:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Havran swings widly with a right hand
and Havran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Mansour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havran doesn't seem phased though.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Mansour counters with a quick kick to the body but Havran blocks it.
Havran lands with a shot to the body.
Mansour throws a hook but Havran blocks it.
Havran throws a lazy right hand but Mansour sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Mansour does no damage.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havran misses with a few strikes there.
Mansour swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Mansour moves into the clinch.
Havran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters 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!
Havran blocks an uppercut.
Mansour tries to throw a body punch but Havran avoids it by throwing Mansour back against the cage.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Mansour lands with a left to the head.
Havran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansour backwards.
Havran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Havran.
Havran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mansour lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havran tries to work over Mansour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour blocking some punches.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Mansour.
Havran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Mansour lands with a left to the head.
Havran blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards. #CUT#The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Mansour.
A hook to the body from Mansour.
Mansour lands a body shot.
Havran looks winded!
Mansour works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansour.
Havran avoiding damage as Mansour throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Mansour presses Havran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Mansour.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
Havran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour is working Havran over against the cage.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Mansour.
Mansour working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Havran.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour blocking some punches.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mansour lands an uppercut.#CUT#Gabriel Havran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mansour. #T4#
Havran has a couple of punches blocked by Mansour.
Mansour goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour lands a shot to the body.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Havran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seth Mansour!
A relieved looking Seth Mansour 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:
DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it.
Kyrvänsyylä comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour throws a big shot that misses.
Mansour lands a nice looking body kick.
Mansour lands with a cross. #CL2#
Mansour moves into range and clinches up with Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch.
A jab from Mansour misses.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand.
Kyrvänsyylä went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the shot to the body.
Mansour swings for the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mansour has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kyrvänsyylä breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range as Mansour strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kyrvänsyylä.
Mansour misses with a hook
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a two punch combo.
Kyrvänsyylä doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mansour lands a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyrvänsyylä takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Mansour clinches with his opponent.
Mansour is leaning against Kyrvänsyylä and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mansour misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free but Mansour pushes him back against the cage.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Kyrvänsyylä controls the action.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyrvänsyylä wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a right hand.
Mansour prevents Kyrvänsyylä from breaking the clinch.
Mansour prevents Kyrvänsyylä from breaking the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä can't break the clinch.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Mansour lands a left and a right that send Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the mat, dazed. Mansour thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mansour is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kyrvänsyylä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mansour tries to clinch up but Kyrvänsyylä circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansour there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
A punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä misses. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Mansour.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mansour - that will leave a mark!
Kyrvänsyylä is breathing heavily.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mansour.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Mansour. That snapped Kyrvänsyylä's head back.
Mansour lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mansour connects with a body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Mansour lands a big right hand that sends Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the mat! Mansour stays standing though and waves Kyrvänsyylä back to his feet!#ROC2#Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Seth Mansour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyrvänsyylä crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mansour - the referee stops the clock and Kyrvänsyylä gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mansour. Kyrvänsyylä manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Kyrvänsyylä is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mansour closes the distance and clinches.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour pushes Kyrvänsyylä against the cage. Mansour is working some dirty boxing. Mansour pushes off with a quick right hook! Kyrvänsyylä goes down! Kyrvänsyylä tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mansour moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
After winning the bout, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ebe coming out on top.
Ebe tried to score with a low kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour misses with a double jab.
Ebe moves out of range as Mansour strikes.
We've been informed that Mansour 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Ebe blocks the leg kick.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Ebe was not able to check.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour with a nice cross.#CL2#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Mansour. Mansour maintains the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebe's elbow.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ebe successfully pulls guard.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Ebe has a closed guard, preventing Mansour from standing up. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Mansour pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansour defends well.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Mansour postures up.
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ebe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mansour has picked Ebe up and slammed him! Ebe can't keep hold of the triangle and Mansour manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Ebe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
Ebe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe trying to hold on to Mansour's head to control him but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Ebe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour is keeping busy.
Mansour tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ebe controls his leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ebe moves into full guard.
Ebe seems keen to control Mansour's posture.#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard but Mansour has passed into side control.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebe is trying to maintain the position but Mansour is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Ebe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mansour fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansour under the eye.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe misses with a left hand
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mansour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mansour moves away from the strike by Ebe.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour throws a jab when Ebe was well out of range.#T1#
Ebe dodges the punch combination from Mansour.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ebe walks into a jab.
Mansour tries to clinch but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice combination there by Ebe.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Mansour.#T2#
Mansour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansour gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mansour throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ebe takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mansour.
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
Mansour feints a counter leg kick.
Ebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mansour checks it well.
Mansour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Ebe misses.
Ebe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mansour connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebe scrambles back to his feet.
Mansour throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ebe throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mansour throws an overhand right that lands on Ebe's shoulder, as Ebe tries to avoid the shot.
Ebe is looking to counter punch.
Mansour misses with a low kick.
Ebe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ebe lands a nice hook to Mansour's body. Mansour takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mansour pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ebe throws a combination. Mansour tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Ebe drops his hands momentarily and Mansour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe scores with a leg kick.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ebe.
The crowd cheers as Ebe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mansour doesn't seem phased though.
Ebe catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebe lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
The fighters circling - Ebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A lazy left from Ebe finds it's target.
Mansour lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Ebe.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ebe misses with a jab to the body
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
Mansour checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Isaac Ebe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mansour tries to land a front kick but Ebe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Ebe misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour defending well as Ebe loads up on a big left hand.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
Ebe misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mansour's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Ebe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Ebe does no damage.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ebe.
Mansour slips under a jab.
Mansour is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ebe slips a jab and a cross from Mansour.
Ebe throwing a counter right hand but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Ebe throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansour is looking to clinch.
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebe throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mansour moves into the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansour.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mansour is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebe is defending well for now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly.
Ebe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ebe controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard.
Ebe is working hard here to advance position.
Ebe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mansour manages to pass to mount!
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mansour manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ebe to take his back!
Mansour is not going to allow Ebe to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ebe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mansour wants to stand up but Ebe is stuck to his back.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Mansour is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Ebe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ebe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mansour has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sulekov throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sulekov's knee momentarily.
Sulekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Sulekov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Sulekov rushes Mansour and presses him up against the cage.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulekov.
Sulekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulekov controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Sulekov.
#TD2#
Sulekov lands a takedown into guard.
Sulekov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mansour is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mansour is being controlled here. #T1#
The ground and pound from Sulekov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mansour dodges the ground and pound from Sulekov.
Mansour is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sulekov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sulekov.
Mansour is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sulekov is controlling him well.
Sulekov wants to control but Mansour is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sulekov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mansour rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sulekov's guard! Nice work there by Mansour! #SUB2#
Sulekov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mansour uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Sulekov wants to control but Mansour postures up.
Mansour tries to stand but Sulekov is controlling his head.
Sulekov is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulekov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sulekov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mansour off and has taken his back!
Mansour grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansour has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sulekov.
Sulekov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mansour hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulekov misses with a punch to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Mansour defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sulekov's arms.
Sulekov controls the action.
Mansour is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sulekov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT2#Jeez, Seth Mansour's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seth Mansour'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). Damar Sulekov!
A relieved looking Damar Sulekov 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:
DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Ebe. Beautiful body shot.
Ebe throws a series of punches but Mansour avoids them all with ease.
Mansour connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Ebe's front leg but catches the back leg as Ebe tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe avoids the head kick by Mansour.
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansour rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour tried to counter with a leg kick but Ebe avoided it.
Ebe is looking to chop away at Mansour's legs.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansour.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Mansour throws a front kick that sends Ebe stumbling back into the cage.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Mansour, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour tries to land a body kick
and Ebe counters with a two punch combo.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ebe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Mansour.
Mansour looks for the body kick but Ebe saw that one coming. #T3#
A head kick misses from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ebe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ebe feints and then cracks Mansour's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mansour down.
Ebe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour dodges the punch combination from Ebe.
It looked like Mansour wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ebe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ebe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour.#T4#
Ebe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe misses the body punch
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe punishes Mansour's body with a nice straight punch.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ebe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mansour is breathing heavily.
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebe thuds his right hand into Mansour's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mansour throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ebe avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ebe.
Mansour thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebe if he has to take too many more of those.
Ebe jabs Mansour to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mansour connects with an inside leg kick.
Mansour looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ebe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ebe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mansour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Mansour counters with a crisp one two that drops Ebe! Mansour thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ebe to his feet! Ebe is in big trouble!#ROC#Ebe is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mansour looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ebe.
Mansour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands with a right hand.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Ebe's head.
Mansour scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mansour moves out of range of the leg kick from Ebe.#T3#
Mansour turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mansour on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Ebe tenderised Mansour's leg. Mansour is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
As Ebe looks to move away, Mansour throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Ebe cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Mansour.
Mansour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Both fighters circling a little - Mansour finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.#T4##CL#
Mansour closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Mansour.
Ebe is breathing heavily.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mansour.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mansour lands with a right to the head.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Ebe.
Mansour working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Ebe jumps guard but Mansour stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mansour keeps Ebe at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mansour darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mansour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mansour throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour lands with a hook. Ebe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mansour.
Mansour thows a body kick. Ebe tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Mansour instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ebe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ebe blocks an uppercut.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ebe or not.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Ebe controls the action.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Ebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
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!
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ebes head.
Ebe seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mansour seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour. #T3#
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Mansour drops Ebe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ebe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Mansour lands a right hand.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Ebe.
Still in the clinch, Mansour scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebe controls his hands.
#TD2#
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mansour uses from the top position.
Mansour wants to get up but he can't break Ebe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Mansour defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle here but Mansour uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mansour 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermott.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Mansour gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mansour.
Mansour throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from McDermott misses.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mansour.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
McDermott catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansour takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mansour slips under a jab.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
Mansour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDermott.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDermott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
McDermott misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely. #T2#
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by McDermott.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Mansour.
Mansour throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Mansour
and Mansour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDermott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDermott throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A left lands for Mansour.
McDermott misses with a hook
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #T3#
McDermott misses with a head kick.
Mansour does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDermott throws a jab but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour tries to clinch but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Mansour moved out of range.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Mansour moved out of range nicely.
McDermott throws the kick towards the body but Mansour avoids it.
McDermott scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Mansour throws a front kick that sends McDermott stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mansour - that will leave a mark!
Mansour fails in his attempt to 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!#CL#
Mansour moves into the clinch.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
McDermott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDermott has a couple of punches blocked by Mansour.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
Mansour pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Mansour. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!#KD#
Mansour drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mansour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
McDermott throws a right hand that Mansour ducks under and follows up with a left that Mansour also avoids with ease.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but McDermott avoids it.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a big right hand! Oh McDermott is in trouble here! Mansour follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
After winning the bout, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Johnston misses
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnston misses with a double jab
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
Mansour cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston looks winded!
Mansour lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Mansour coming out on top.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour drops Johnston with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mansour follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
Our winner, Seth Mansour, 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.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'. |
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Event:
DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mansour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romanow misses with a takedown attempt - Mansour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown but Mansour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mansour scores with the left hand. Romanow knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansour connects with a jab.
Romanow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.
Mansour throws the left hand but Romanow avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanow needs to keep his hands up - Mansour had a free shot at his head there.
Romanow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Romanow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansour works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanow throws an elbow that misses. Mansour uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanow's guard. Nice move by Mansour!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansour is one step ahead there.
Mansour has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Romanow looking for a guillotine here but Mansour defends easily.
Mansour knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanow on the ground.
Romanow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mansour has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romanow is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Romanow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mansour can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mansour will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romanow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansour is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Romanow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mansour with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansour avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
Romanow prevents Mansour from standing back up.
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mansour taking some punishment here, with Romanow in his half guard. #T4#
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mansour is trying to stand back up but Romanow is controlling him
Romanow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mansour keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romanow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mansour defending well though.
Romanow prevents Mansour from standing back up.
Romanow is nestled in close to Mansour, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow is pressing down on Mansour's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mansour is holding on for now.
Mansour blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mansour is looking to chop away at Romanow's legs.
Romanow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mansour.
Romanow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Mansour avoids it easily.
A big left from Romanow misses. #TD2#
Mansour tries to sprawl but Romanow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Mansour dodges it nicely.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romanow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marcel Romanow has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Romanow connects with a nice short shot to Mansour's temple. #T1#
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head.
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. Romanow connects with a nice short shot to Mansour's temple.
Romanow misses with a head shot. Mansour uses the momentum to regain guard.
Romanow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romanow prevents Mansour from getting back to his feet.
Romanow stands up over Mansour, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanow postures up in Mansour's guard and throws a big left but Mansour blocks it. #T2#
Romanow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanow landing with the ground and pound.
Mansour working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanow.
Romanow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Romanow lands a couple of digs.
Mansour on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mansour tries to get out of the position.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romanow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romanow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romanow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mansour's head.
Romanow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romanow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Romanow throwing strikes from guard but Mansour blocks nicely.
Romanow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romanow distracts Mansour with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanow throws a strike but Mansour rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Romanow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Romanow chips away with some ground and pound.
Romanow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mansour takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mansour but Mansour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romanow lands a slapping body shot.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Romanow misses.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansour moves away.
The fighters circling - Mansour throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mansour connects with a body shot that sends Romanow's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour. #TD2#
Romanow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mansour!
Romanow tries to score with some ground and pound. Mansour controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Romanow.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of Mansour's head but Mansour avoids it well.
Romanow working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romanow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mansour is avoiding damage well.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanow cracks Mansour with a big right hand but Mansour just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mansour is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Romanow cracks Mansour with a big right hand but Mansour just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Romanow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Romanow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Romanow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mansour is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seth Mansour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romanow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mansour sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mansour down.
Romanow working the ground and pound.
Mansour on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romanow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Mansour defending against the ground and pound.
Mansour takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mansour defending against the ground and pound.
Mansour avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romanow.
Marcel Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romanow scoring with punches and elbows.
Mansour is letting Romanow control him for a moment.
Romanow looks up at the clock and then as Mansour takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Romanow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romanow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mansour sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Romanow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Romanow prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Romanow is putting a hurting on Mansour here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romanow controlling from side mount.
Romanow trying to control the position but Mansour is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romanow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Romanow!
A victorious Marcel Romanow 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:
LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mansour has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mansour throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Swahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mansour is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
A low kick from Mansour is predictable there
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Mansour looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swahn.
Mansour throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn wants to slow Mansour down by chopping away at his legs.
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Swahn misses with a leg kick
and Mansour counters with a nice body kick.
Swahn throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Swahn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mansour is out of range.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Swahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansour. Mansour obviously looking to wear him down.
Swahn slips under a jab from Mansour.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn swinging wildly here.
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mansour's sensitive parts.
Swahn checks a low kick from Mansour.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Swahn misses with a straight right.
Mansour looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mansour catches Swahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansour looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Swahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swahn. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Mansour.
Mansour was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a thumping low kick.
Swahn thumps Mansour with a low kick.
Swahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mansour's hands.
Mansour misses the shot to the body.
Swahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
A good leg kick by Mansour.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansour blocks a jab.
It looked like Mansour was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swahn.
Swahn scores with a jab.
Swahn lands with an overhand left.
Swahn misses with a straight left.
Swahn connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour'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#
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Swahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mansour lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Swahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swahn scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mansour.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Mansour ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Mansour moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swahn takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansour sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Mansour lands.
Mansour throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swahn moves away from the strike by Mansour.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mansour checks a leg kick.
Mansour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mansour looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Swahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mansour throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mansour on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn throws a leg kick which misses Mansour's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansour tries to avoid it.
Swahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Mansour's head.
A head kick by Mansour misses
and Swahn counters with a head kick. That will keep Mansour thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Mansour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mansour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swahn.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Mansour moved out of range.
Mansour thumps Swahn with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Mansour.
Swahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swahn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mansours jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Swahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Swahn tries to avoid it.
Mansour slips a jab from Swahn.
A low kick from Swahn misses
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn wants to slow Mansour down by chopping away at his legs.
Swahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Swahn scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with an outside leg kick.
Swahn connects with a right hand. Mansour shakes it off.
Mansour throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swahn on the side of the head.
Mansour steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour is looking to counter punch.
Swahn throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mansour misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oke Swahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansour appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mansour scores with a nice strike.
Swahn throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
Mansour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn misses with a hook.
Mansour staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Swahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Swahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swahn misses the jab.#T1#
Mansour throws a lazy body kick
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Mansour.
Mansour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansour there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swahn throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Mansour thows a leg kick but Swahn checks it
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
As Swahn backs away, Mansour returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn thows a leg kick but Mansour checks it
and Mansour counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mansour tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mansour misses with an uppercut
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Swahn avoids the body shot from Mansour.
Mansour listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansour blocks a jab.
Mansour staying out of range there.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Swahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mansour misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn lands a jab to the nose.
Mansour lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Swahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mansour misses with a looping left.
Mansour looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swahn throws a low kick but Mansour avoids it.#T3#
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Mansour ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansour off the cage and back into range.
Swahn checks a leg kick.
A jab from Swahn does it's job there.
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Mansour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swahn blocks a head kick by Mansour.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Swahn catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Mansour finds it's target.#ROC#Swahn is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Swahn blocks the leg kick.
Mansour misses with a looping left.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn lands with a straight right. Mansour didn't see that one coming.
Swahn works the jab nicely.
Mansour lands a jab to the nose.
Swahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
Swahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mansour should have avoided that one.
Mansour drops Swahn with a naaaaasty hook - Swahn is in real trouble here! Mansour dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour retains his middleweight title!
Seth Mansour 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:
LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Mansour attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansour throwing a counter right hand but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher cracks Mansour with an open hand slap.
Fisher tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
Fisher avoids a kick to the body.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour.
Mansour looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mansour.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Mansour circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with a low kick.
Mansour connects with a solid leg kick.
Fisher misses with a left hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mansour misses the jab.
Fisher tries to clinch but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisher just manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mansour.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fisher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mansour backs up against the cage.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Mansour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Mansour takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher works Mansour's body with a nice hook.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mansour circles away.
Mansour appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Mansour throws a wild body kick that Fisher sees coming a mile off.
A left lands for Fisher.
Mansour throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansour throws a shot to the body.
Fisher lands with a straight right. Mansour didn't see that one coming.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Mansour.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansour swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansour swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fisher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansour defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Mansour lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher tests Mansour's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Fisher. #CL2#
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mansour has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Mansour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Mansour pushes him off.
Mansour pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fisher is out of range and Mansour settles back down.
Mansour throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Fisher tries to clinch
and Mansour counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fisher thinking.
Fisher scores with a decent looking hook.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour slips under a jab from Fisher.
Mansour swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Fisher instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mansour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fisher misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Fisher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Fisher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisher tries to avoid it.
Mansour gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Fisher tries to clinch but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mansour swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
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 Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fisher with a hook.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a series of strikes. Fisher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Mansour tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Fisher takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mansour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mansour circles away.
Fisher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Fisher tries to clinch but Mansour moves out of range.
Fisher connects with the punch.
Mansour moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Fisher catches Mansour right on the button with a cross.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fisher.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour misses with a straight right.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mansour circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Mansour moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A left lands for Mansour.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mansour manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mansour lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seth Mansour is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
Mansour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansour steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher cracks Mansour with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansour scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Fisher throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour.
Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher.
Mansour cracks Fisher with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Fisher falls to his knees and Mansour doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Mansour dips to his left and cracks Halli with an uppercut!
Mansour scores with a push kick.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Mansour cracks Halli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mansour throws a front kick that sends Halli stumbling back into the cage.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour counters with a big left hand that crumples Halli! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour is the new middleweight champion!
Seth Mansour decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Biederman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Biederman misses with a looping left.
Biederman throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Biederman lands a head shot.
Biederman connects with an inside leg kick.
Mansour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mansour wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mansour! But no joy.
Biederman throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
Biederman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mansour counters with a left to the body.
Biederman looks to throw a body kick
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.#CL#
Biederman moves into the clinch successfully.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Mansour 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.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biederman throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Biederman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mansour won't want to take too many of those.
Biederman has a couple of punches blocked by Mansour.
Biederman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mansour backwards.
Biederman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biederman misses with a body punch.
Biederman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansour's elbow.
Biederman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mansour has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biederman.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Biederman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansour gets through Biederman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a body shot.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biederman's elbow.
Mansour lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour avoiding damage as Biederman throws knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Biederman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Biederman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansour.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Biederman looking to throw knees to the head but Mansour is blocking nicely.
Mansour lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biederman.
Mansour doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Mansour.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Biederman tries to score a body lock takedown but Mansour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biederman is breathing heavily.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Biederman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Biederman controls the action.
Biederman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Biederman.
Biederman tries to break free but Mansour pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Mansour.
Biederman looking to throw knees to the head but Mansour is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Mansour scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biederman's elbow. #T3#
Biederman is working for takedown but Mansour is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Mansour.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
Biederman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Mansour stalling.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mansour softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biederman blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Biederman misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour tries to throw a body punch but Biederman avoids it by throwing Mansour back against the cage.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Biederman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansour throws a head kick but Biederman moves out of range.
Biederman has his takedown stuffed
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman tries a head kick but it misses.
Biederman stuns Mansour with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mansour moves out of range as Biederman throws a body kick.
Mansour now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mansour swings for the body but Biederman moves out of range.
Mansour moves out of range of the body kick from Biederman.
Biederman tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Mansour counters with a nice right hand that sends Biederman toppling to the canvas! Biederman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mansour finish him?!
Biederman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Mansour releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biederman with a nice calf kick.
Biederman looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Nelson Biederman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour misses with a two punch combination.
Biederman throwing a counter right hand but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Biederman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Biederman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mansour jabs Biederman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biederman misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biederman with a poor takedown
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Mansour misses.
Biederman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biederman misses with a right hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Nelson Biederman's cut is getting worse.
Mansour has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Biederman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biederman misses with a body shot.
Mansour appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biederman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mansour.
Biederman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mansour lands a really nice looking cross but Biederman seems unphased.
Biederman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biederman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mansour finds it's way round the side to connect with Biederman's head. #ROC2#Biederman is rocked!
Mansour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Biederman throws a head kick but Mansour moves out of range.
Oh Biederman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biederman throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biederman seems to have got his legs back now.
Mansour lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biederman lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
Biederman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mansour's waist but Mansour gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biederman off to one side.
Mansour feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biederman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Biederman's front leg but catches the back leg as Biederman tries to avoid it.
Biederman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Nelson Biederman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Biederman does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Mansour lands a big uppercut and Biederman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Biederman looks OK. Mansour waves Biederman back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biederman throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a big right hand! Oh Biederman is in trouble here! Mansour follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
A relieved looking Seth Mansour 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:
LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansour.
Mansour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cider checks it well.
Mansour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider misses with an uppercut
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansour jabs Cider right on the nose. Cider blinks but takes it well.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider thuds a left hand into Mansour's body.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Cider's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Mansour throws a quick counter head kick but Cider was just out of range.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider misses with a right hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Cider misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansour.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Cider is out of range.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mansour.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Mansour.
Mansour defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Cider.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mansour.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cider swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cider misses with a jab to the body
and Mansour counters with a leg kick.
Mansour misses the jab.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Cider throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.#T3#
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mansour staying out of range there.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Mansour tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansour tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Mansour's defenses. #T4#
Cider catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
Mansour connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Cider.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
Mansour throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansour. Mansour obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cider throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
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 Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mansour in his tracks.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Cider.
Mansour motions for Cider to come forward. Mansour throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Mansour sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Cider misses.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mansour thuds his right hand into Cider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mansour lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansour.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Mansour lands a big head kick that sends Cider tumbling to the mat! Mansour takes a step backwards and waves Cider back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
Cider is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mansour.
Cider throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cider covering up! Mansour comes in with a big uppercut and Cider goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
A relieved looking Seth Mansour 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:
GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mansour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansour scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mansour.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Mansour.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mansour throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Mansour back into the cage.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Mansour's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mansour's gas tank.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
#T1##BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice body shot.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Mansour moves out of range easily.
Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Mansour's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansour tries to avoid it.
Mansour lands a jab.
Mansour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Mansour moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Mansour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Cabrera. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera sizes up Mansour with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mansour tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Cabrera digs a right hand underneath Mansour's ribcage. Mansour let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to work over Mansour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreras head.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Mansour has Cabrera pressed against the cage, preventing Cabrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour.
Cabrera pushes Mansour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike.
Mansour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansour lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mansour is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mansour blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Mansour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mansour throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mansour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Mansour throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mansour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Mansour's defenses.
Mansour throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansour slips under a jab.
Mansour avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mansour scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Mansour.
Mansour darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansour appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansour sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Mansour swinging wildly here.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Mansour sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansour can pounce on him.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mansour is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Mansour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansour off the cage and back into range.
Mansour throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mansour's hands.
Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mansour.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansour.
Mansour ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Mansour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Mansour misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansour throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mansour.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Mansour.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Mansour.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Mansour moves out of range easily.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansour.
Mansour throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mansour.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mansour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Mansour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mansour scores with a leg kick.
Mansour misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Mansour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mansour! But no joy.
Cabrera misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cabrera has Mansour up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mansour.
Mansour keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabrera's efforts to push away.
Mansour prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Mansour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Cabrera's head. #T4#
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seth Mansour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansour throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Mansour.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Mansour scores with a four punch combination!
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mansour has time to react.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera slips a jab from Mansour.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Mansour lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.#T1#
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Mansour's ribs.
Mansour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mansour's head.
Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Mansour sees coming a mile off.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrera cracks Mansour with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Mansour.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Mansour misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Mansour takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.#CL#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Mansour gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Mansour back against the cage.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansour connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Mansour on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Mansour throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mansour slips a jab from Cabrera.
Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Mansour checks it
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Mansour does it's job there.
Mansour jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mansour misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mansour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera keeps Mansour at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mansour checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mansour.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Cabrera motions for Mansour to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansour scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Mansour. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Mansour.
Well Mansour 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Biederman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Biederman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biederman working the strikes but Mansour uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Biederman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biederman is trying to control. Mansour wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansour keeping control of the position.
Mansour is not content to let Biederman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman wants to pass to mount but Mansour is defending the position.
Mansour's coaches at CT 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.
Mansour avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biederman. #T1##SUB2#
Biederman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mansour trying to control here.
Biederman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mansour is defending against the submission attempts here by Biederman.
Mansour is controlling Biederman's trapped leg to prevent Biederman from advancing to side control.
Mansour avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biederman.
Biederman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biederman trying to control the action but Mansour is working from the bottom.
Biederman tries to pass to full mount but Mansour defends it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Biederman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mansour is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biederman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mansour defending well though.
Biederman throws a strike but Mansour avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mansour working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biederman.
Biederman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mansour is keeping the position for now.
Biederman is pushing down on Mansour's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mansour is fighting to maintain full guard but Biederman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Biederman thows a huge punch but Mansour dodges it nicely.
Biederman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Biederman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mansour won't allow Biederman to pass to mount.
Biederman is trying to control. Mansour wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mansour regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biederman looking to pass the guard.
Biederman looking to sit in guard and control but Mansour gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Biederman looking to control.
#T4#
Biederman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mansour puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mansour controlling the action here.
Biederman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biederman keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mansour misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Biederman feints and as Mansour raises his hands in defense, Biederman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mansour will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biederman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Mansour keeps moving.
Biederman throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mansour holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman throwing strikes but missing.
Mansour is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Biederman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biederman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansour swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biederman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biederman throws a big shot that misses.
Biederman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biederman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biederman misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Mansour connects with a body shot that sends Biederman's belly button to the back.
Biederman tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Biederman avoids the body shot from Mansour.
Mansour thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biederman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Biederman misses with a leg kick
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.
Biederman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biederman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Biederman avoids the body shot from Mansour.
Biederman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biederman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Biederman finds it's way through Mansour's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biederman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biederman.
Mansour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mansour 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 Biederman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biederman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mansour's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biederman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansour scrambles back to his feet.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biederman. #CL2#
Biederman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansour, pushing him back against the cage.
Biederman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biederman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biederman is working for takedown but Mansour is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biederman misses with a knee to the head.
Biederman takes a shot to the head.
Biederman is trying to drag Mansour to the mat but Mansour just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Biederman.
Mansour lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Biederman's head.
Mansour takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Mansour.
Biederman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansour tries a body shot but Biederman blocks it.
Mansour lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansour avoids it.
Biederman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biederman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biederman wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Biederman obliges.
Mansour gets through Biederman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a nice shot to the body.
Biederman being controlled against the cage.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biedermans head.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mansour.
Biederman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Biederman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Biederman misses.
Biederman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansour lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Biederman misses
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biederman has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mansour counters by clinching up.
Biederman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biederman blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Biederman lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Biederman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biederman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biederman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mansour.
Mansour pushes Biederman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biederman pushes Mansour back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biederman working Mansour over with knees to the body.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman has a couple of punches blocked by Mansour.
Biederman misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Biederman.
Mansour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour tries to work over Biederman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biederman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mansour gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. #T2#
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mansour blocking some punches.
Biederman misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour scores with a hook to the body.
Biederman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biederman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mansour has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biederman.
A head punch on the inside from Biederman fails to land.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biederman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biederman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansour.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansour.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seth Mansour has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Mansour.
Mansour prevents a body shot from Biederman.
Mansour scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biederman backwards. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Biederman is rocked!
Mansour lands a right hand.
Biederman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
A short uppercut from Mansour.
Biederman takes a shot to the head.
Biederman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biederman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour dips a shoulder and cracks Biederman with a mighty uppercut! Biederman falls back against the cage and Mansour unloads with a barrage of strikes! Biederman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mansour screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
A victorious Seth Mansour 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:
ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Lew is predictable there
and Mansour counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Mansour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lew misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Mansour's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mansour tries to work over Lew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lew can't find room to land a body shot as Mansour controls the action.
Lew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lew.
Lew blocking some punches.
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lew crunches a lovely knee into Mansour's ribcage.
Lew misses with the head strike.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lew trying to land knees to the body.
Lew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansour tries to throw a body punch but Lew avoids it by throwing Mansour back against the cage.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lews head.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. #T1#
Mansour lands a left hand.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Lew's head.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour takes a shot to the head.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
Lew tries a knee to the head but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Lew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lew scores a nice knee to the body.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Lew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mansour seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lew can turn it around.
Mansour working aggressively here.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
Mansour tries to work over Lew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lew can't find room to land a body shot as Mansour controls the action.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lew blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Lew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Mansour.
A short right from Lew on the inside.
Lew digs a right hand underneath Mansour's ribcage. Mansour let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansour avoids it.
Lew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansour backwards.
Mansour scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mansour blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mansour.
Mansour blocking some punches.
Lew misses with a knee to the head.
Lew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mansour blocks a body shot from Lew.
A short right from Mansour.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lew scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Lew.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lew tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Lew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour'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#
Mansour checks a leg kick.
Lew misses the jab.
Mansour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lew throws a leg kick which misses Mansour's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansour tries to avoid it.
Mansour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansour uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lew has time to react.
Lew throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
The fighters circling - Lew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mansour misses with a double jab.
Mansour throws a hook but Lew blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lew throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour misses the jab.
Lew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lew misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lew looks to land a left hand but Mansour moved out of range nicely.
Mansour blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mansour tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Lew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mansour. That did some damage!
Lew throws a body kick that misses.
Mansour is looking to counter punch.
Mansour moves out of range of the leg kick from Lew.
Mansour seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Mansour clinches.
Lew scores with a shot to the side of Mansour's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lews head.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Lew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Lew's head.
Lew blocking some punches.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Mansour softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lew is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Mansour.
Seth Mansour has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lew misses with a body punch.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lew fails to land.
Lew blocking some punches.
Lew blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lew.
Lew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour blocking some punches.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Lew controls the action.
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew misses with a knee to the head.
Lew lands with a light punch inside.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansour blocks a body shot from Lew.
Mansour is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Lew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mansour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lew counters with an inside leg kick.
Seth Mansour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mansour pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lew back to the cage. Mansour follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lew ducks under a wild hook from Mansour.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lew.
Lew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lew avoids the body shot from Mansour.
Lew lands a nice shot that snaps Mansour's head back.
Lew connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Lew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lew slips under a jab from Mansour.
Lew throws a shot from downtown. Mansour moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour connects with a body shot.#T1#
Lew misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
Mansour thuds his right hand into Lew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mansour has Lew up against the cage in a clinch.
Mansour doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mansour takes a shot to the head.
Lew tries a knee to the head but Mansour blocks it.
#T2#
Mansour misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Lew back against the cage.
Lew blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Julius Lew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lew blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Lew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lew.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mansour.
A head punch on the inside from Lew fails to land.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lew's elbow.
Lew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lew has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julius Lew!
A relieved looking Julius Lew 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:
ENIGMA 43
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Korppila misses with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour slips a straight right by Korppila.
It looked like Mansour was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korppila with a nice cross.
Korppila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansour thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korppila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korppila shoots and misses
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mansour swinging wildly here.
Mansour lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Mansour gets caught flat footed, as Korppila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mansour's head.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansour swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korppila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Korppila throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mansour is not content to let Korppila control the position.
Mansour regains half guard, as Korppila was trying to land strikes.
Korppila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head.
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Korppila trying to advance position but Mansour counters by regaining guard.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Mansour keeps moving.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila stopping the sweep attempt from Mansour.
Korppila content to stall in guard here.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansour works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Korppila will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mansour scores with a nice strike.
Mansour throws a hook but Korppila avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Mansour.#TD2#
Korppila scores with a takedown into Mansour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mansour keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansour has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Mansour blocks nicely.
Korppila is fighting to break Mansour's control of his arms but Mansour is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mansour utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Korppila 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.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Mansour is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Korppila seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mansour has recovered full guard.
Mansour will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansour swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila trying to control but Mansour is working from the bottom.
Korppila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Mansour keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korppila with a poor takedown
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korppila moves away.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Korppila's head.
Mansour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Korppila manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mansour on his heels. He'll look to pass Mansour's guard now, I'm sure.
Korppila landing some decent shots from guard.
Mansour has momentary wrist control but Korppila slips an elbow through the middle.
Mansour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mansour looking to control.
Korppila lands a couple of digs.
Korppila throws a strike but Mansour rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mansour postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mansour stacks Korppila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mansour!
Korppila trying his best to control but Mansour has mounted him.#T1#
Korppila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korppila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Korppila wants to control but Mansour is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korppila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mansour content to stall in guard here.
Korppila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Korppila 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. #T2##SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korppila misses with a head shot. Mansour uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mansour controlling Korppila's posture.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mansour keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korppila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yakamito lands a right hook to the body.
Yakamito's coach down at BLOODBATH Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yakamito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakamito scores with the left hand. Mansour knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansour moves out of range as Yakamito strikes.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mansour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yakamito in his tracks.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at five angels that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yakamito throws a jab when Mansour was well out of range.
Yakamito moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mansour misses with a hook.
Yakamito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakamito jabs Mansour right on the nose. Mansour blinks but takes it well.
Yakamito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansour staying out of range there.
A big left from Mansour misses.
It seemed like Yakamito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yakamito misses with a hook.
Mansour takes a swing at Yakamito's ribcage but misses.
Yakamito on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Mansour throws a hook but Yakamito blocks it.
Yakamito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakamito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakamito misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Yakamito misses the body punch
and Mansour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakamito is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakamito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yakamito misses the shot to the body.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakamito manages to avoid it.
Mansour walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Mansour changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour connects with a jab.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour throws a hook but Yakamito blocks it.
Mansour misses with a body shot.
Jab by Mansour.
Yakamito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mansour counters with a left to the body.
Mansour throws the left hand but Yakamito avoids the punch easily.
Yakamito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Mansour throws a jab when Yakamito was well out of range.
Yakamito is looking for the big counter here.
Yakamito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mansour.
Mansour moves away from the strike by Yakamito.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakamito scores with the left hand. Mansour knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Yakamito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakamito defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand.
Yakamito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mansour on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yakamito swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mansour.
A little jabbing left from Yakamito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour misses the shot to the body.
Yakamito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mansour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakamito throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yakamito throws a jab when Mansour was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mansour tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakamito misses with a body shot
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
Mansour throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Mansour throws a big shot that misses.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakamito can do to turn this around?
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Seth Mansour is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakamito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakamito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakamito.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
Mansour scores with a punch to the head.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from Yakamito.
Yakamito loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.#T2#
Mansour avoids the body shot from Yakamito.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Mansour scores with a body shot.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Mansour moves into the clinch.
Yakamito lands a right hand.
Mansour is leaning against Yakamito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakamito missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Mansour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansour digs a good body shot into Yakamito's ribs.
Mansour throws a body punch but Yakamito moves out of range.
Yakamito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Mansour clips Yakamito with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Yakamito a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Michael Yakamito has been cut.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mansour misses
and Yakamito counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Mansour scores with a body shot.
Mansour throws a poor cross that misses
and Yakamito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mansour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakamito.
A right-left combo lands from Mansour.
Mansour throws a jab when Yakamito was well out of range.
Mansour lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakamito defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Mansour throws a series of punches but Yakamito moves out of range.
Mansour cracks a nice hook into Yakamito's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakamito tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
No joy there for Mansour, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakamito throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mansour throws an overhand right that lands on Yakamito's shoulder, as Yakamito tries to avoid the shot.
Yakamito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mansour lands with a straight right. Yakamito didn't see that one coming.
Mansour lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mansour lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yakamito is looking to clinch.
Yakamito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Yakamito misses.
Nice straight punches there by Yakamito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakamito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakamito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakamito throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mansour takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yakamito walks into a straight right hand from Mansour.#ROC#Yakamito is rocked!
Yakamito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakamito lunges at Mansour with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansour's hand.
Yakamito misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a left to the body.
Mansour scores with a hook.
Yakamito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yakamito tests Mansour's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael Yakamito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Mansour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yakamito lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mansour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakamito was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansour.
Yakamito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Yakamito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakamito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mansour connects with a body shot.
A jab from Yakamito misses.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakamito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakamito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakamito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakamito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Yakamito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansour moves away.
Mansour tests Yakamito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakamito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
It looked like Mansour was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakamito.
Mansour fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Yakamito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Yakamito is out of range.
Mansour with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansour's corner calls for a 1-2. Mansour obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansour cracks Yakamito with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mansour 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
During a confident post fight interview, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VKT:Future Kings(155&185) Rd 2
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Mansour scores with a hook.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour lands with a good body shot.
Novak throws a combination that misses
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mansour jabs at Novak's body.
Mansour's corner calls for a 1-2. Mansour obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novak wants to clinch
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mansour misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak is looking to clinch.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Novak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Mansour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mansour uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Mansour looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A left lands for Mansour.#KD#
Novak scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Mansour to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Seth Mansour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansour connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mansour finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansour pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Novak lands with a left to the head.
Mansour is looking to break free of the clinch but Novak has double underhooks.
A short right from Novak.
Nice body punch from Novak - that landed with a thud.
Novak lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansour controls his hands.
Novak tries a body shot but Mansour blocks it.
Novak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mansour scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Novak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansour backwards.
Novak tries a body shot but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Novak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Novak tries a body shot but Mansour blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansour. #T3#
Novak tries to work over Mansour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike.
Mansour prevents a body shot from Novak.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Mansour breaks the clinch.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour.
Mansour cracks Novak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mansour lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Mansour scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Novak to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
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!
Mansour connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Novak's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Novak - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour 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:
VKT: Contenders (155&185) Rd 1
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour avoids the body shot from De Geyndt.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Geyndt lands a glancing blow to the side of Mansour's head.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
De Geyndt swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
De Geyndt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
De Geyndt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Geyndt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Geyndt throws a right hand that misses
and De Geyndt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geyndt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from De Geyndt.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
De Geyndt ducks right into an uppercut from Mansour.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mansour clobbers De Geyndt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#De Geyndt is rocked!
Mansour slips under a jab from De Geyndt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
De Geyndt is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
De Geyndt swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
A big right from De Geyndt misses.
De Geyndt seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Geyndt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
De Geyndt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lars De Geyndt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansour works De Geyndt's body with a nice hook.
Mansour keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansour is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mansour looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Geyndt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geyndt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
De Geyndt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Geyndt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Geyndt throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a right hand to the body.
De Geyndt misses the body punch
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Mansour keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Mansour digs a good hook to De Geyndt's body.
De Geyndt throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a straight right that drops De Geyndt to the canvas! Will De Geyndt beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Seth Mansour!
A very excited looking Seth Mansour 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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