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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mane's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Mane.
Mane being controlled here, momentarily.
Mane wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mane's head.
Mane wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
Mane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!#T1#
Mane biding his time, controlling Alvarez.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mane trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Mane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Mane's head to control him but Mane postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard.
Mane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Mane defends easily.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mane controls the pace.#T3#
Mane throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Mane pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Mane trying to control the position.
Mane wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Mane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mane content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
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 Christian Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mane fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mane goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Mane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mane.
Christian Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.#TD#
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mane pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mane stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christian Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SU2#
Mane stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mane's half guard.
Alvarez stops Mane from getting back to his feet.
Mane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mane works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Mane is looking to sweep but instead, Alvarez has passed into half guard.
Mane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mane is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount.
Mane moves into full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mane closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Mane throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Alvarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mane has picked Alvarez up and slammed him! Alvarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Mane manages to pass to side control!
Mane wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Mane misses with the ground and pound.
Mane misses with the ground and pound.
Mane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez wants to control but Mane postures up.#SU2#
Mane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alvarez to his feet. #CL2#
Mane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Mane decides to pull guard.
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mane is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mane! #REVB#
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Mane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
A lull in the action here as Mane stalls from top position.#SU2#
Mane decides to stand back up. Mane steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mane quickly recovers to half guard.
Mane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez blocks the strikes from Mane.
#T4##SUB2#
Mane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Mane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Mane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadio Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mane 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadio Mane! |
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Event:
LAFC Foolsday Fights
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Brown jabs Mane right on the nose. Mane blinks but takes it well.
Mane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown cracks Mane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mane feints the counter takedown.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mane. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mane throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Mane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mane jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Mane controls the action.
Mane is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Devin Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown is looking to control Mane's arms but Mane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Mane tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Mane drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Mane manages to break the clinch.
Mane throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Mane's front leg but catches the back leg as Mane tries to avoid it.
Brown is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mane is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD#
Brown lands a left and a right that send Mane crashing to the mat, dazed. Brown thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Sadio Mane has been cut.
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!
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Mane off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Mane is rocked!
Mane misses with a head kick.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Mane off balance momentarily.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mane dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mane wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Mane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Mane shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Mane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Devin Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mane counters by clinching up.
Brown pushes Mane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Mane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Mane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mane off to one side.
Mane seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Mane's torso.
Mane looks winded!
Mane misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Mane shoots in.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown lands with a hook. Mane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mane goes down and covers up as Brown starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Brown!
A victorious Devin Brown 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 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Mane.
Mane misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Mane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mane misses with a body shot.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Sadio Mane has been cut.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Christ has knocked Mane down with a huge combo! Christ steps away and waves a wobbly Mane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mane head around and knocks him out cold! Christ hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Christ!
A victorious Jefferson Christ 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 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mane manages to avoid it.
Mane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mane avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mane throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Mane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Mane's head back.
Mane looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson thumps Mane with a low kick.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mane closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadio Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mane misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mane!
Mane is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Mane's temple.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Mane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Mane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Mane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Mane is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mane gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Mane manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Mane has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mane.
Jackson cracks Mane with a big elbow.
Jackson cracks Mane with a big right hand but Mane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson landing strikes.
Mane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mane some visible discomfort.
Jackson is staying tight to Mane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Mane taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Mane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mane is not content to let Jackson control the position. #T2#
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Mane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Mane taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Mane is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Mane is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mane to see if he's OK.
Oh Mane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #T4#
Mane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Mane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Mane tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Mane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sadio Mane has been cut.
Mane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson drops Mane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jackson 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 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
After winning the bout, Nick Jackson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Trotter throws a series of strikes that have Mane backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Trotter. Those never looked like landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Mane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Mane rushes Trotter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trotter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mane counters with a left and a right that stings Trotter.
Trotter throws a right and a left that Mane avoids nicely. #CL2#
Mane clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Trotter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trotter misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mane breaks the clinch.
Trotter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Mane looks to move away, Trotter throws a big counter combo but Mane just gets out of the way.
Mane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trotter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trotter's guard.
Trotter wants to get back to his feet but Mane passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Trotter has a hand on Mane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mane controlling the position easily from mount.
Trotter tries to lock up and control but Mane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Trotter tries to lock up and control but Mane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trotter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mane controlling from mount.
Trotter tries to improve his position but instead Mane has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane keeps control of the position easily here as Trotter tries to buck him off.
Mane lands punches and elbows.
Mane controls the action.#T3#
Trotter is trapped and Mane is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Trotter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mane.
Mane controlling well, preventing Trotter from escaping the position.
Trotter trying to control the hands but Mane breaks the grip.
Trotter can't escape the position.
Mane scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Trotter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Trotter just trying to survive but Mane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mane controlling the positon.#T4##SUB2#
Mane is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Trotter with him. Trotter is trying to defend but Mane has an arm under the chin now! Trotter grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sadio Mane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mane fails with the takedown.
Mane tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Sokol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sokol is in Mane's guard.
Mane is wriggling around but Sokol manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol stalling. #ES#
Mane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sokol keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Sokol wants the takedown. Mane is fighting it off but Sokol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mane's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mane controlling Sokol's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mane postures up in Sokol's guard and throws a big left but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into half guard.
Mane controlling the action here.
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Mane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mane really is a fat lump.
Mane is stalling in the full guard.
Mane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Mane shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.#CL#
Mane gets a clinch. #TD#
Mane manages to pull guard.
Sokol trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Sokol is fighting to break Mane's control of his arms but Mane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sokol is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sokol shoots in and gets a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane is looking to stand back up but Sokol counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mane. #REVR##SUB2#
Sokol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane is doing well to control the position and prevent Sokol from advancing to side control.
Sadio Mane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mane is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane controlling the position well.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mane tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
Mane manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mane controlling from the top position.
Mane wants to pass the guard but Sokol is keeping the position.#T3#
Mane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into side control.
#SUB#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokol has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane takes a little break here. Sokol wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Mane on that attempt. #CL#
Mane clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sokol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mane is trying to keep an underhook but Sokol manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mane is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Mane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol advances position into side control!
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Mane is defending well.
Sokol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!#T2#
Mane has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sokol's body.
#SUB#
Mane has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sokol has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Mane is persistently looking for the submission but Sokol is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Mane working for the choke.
Sokol trying to control the hands but Mane breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sokol covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mane struggling to land strikes to the head as Sokol covers up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mane controlling the positon.
Sokol is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Mane 's hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadio Mane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadio Mane! |
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Event:
YRMMA 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Bracho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bracho is looking to counter the offense by Mane and move into the clinch.#TD#
Bracho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Bracho is proving a slippery customer.
Mane is pulling down on Bracho's head. It's preventing any offense from Bracho, at least for the moment.
Bracho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bracho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Bracho gets to his feet. Mane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD#
Bracho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mane sneaks out the side door and pushes Bracho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Bracho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mane to the mat! Mane manages to get full guard.
Mane is adopting a defensive guard.
Bracho preventing the sweep.
Mane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.
#SUB2#
Mane working for a triangle but Bracho defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracho is looking to work some ground and pound but Mane has wrist control.#T2#
Mane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.
Bracho landing with the ground and pound.
Mane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bracho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bracho throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Mane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sadio Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bracho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mane looks for the body kick but Bracho saw that one coming. #TD#
Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Bracho from controlling successfully.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Bracho throwing strikes but missing.
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Bracho dominated that round.
That's time! Bracho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mane tries a low kick but Bracho avoids it.#TD#
Bracho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mane is trying to defend but Bracho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mane pushes Bracho off and gets back to his feet.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bracho counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bracho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bracho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bracho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Bracho is trying to stall.
#T1#
Bracho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Mane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane misses with a combination
and Bracho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Bracho looking to score a takedown here. Mane is defending well but Bracho drives through and ends up in Mane's guard.#SUB2#
Mane has his foot on Bracho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bracho works his way back into a safe position though.
Bracho cracks Mane with a solid left hand.
Mane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bracho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Mane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bracho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Javier Bracho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bracho wants to stand and escape but Mane is having none of it.
Mane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bracho is keeping the position for now.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Mane stands up from Bracho's guard - Mane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bracho throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mane dives in and grabs Bracho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bracho pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.
Javier Bracho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but Bracho shows good takedown defense.
Bracho looks to score with a jab to the body but Mane is just out of range.
Mane throws a fast counter high kick but Bracho manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Mane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bracho's guard.#T4#
Bracho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane 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.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea.
Bracho is controlling Mane's posture.
Mane passes into half guard.
Mane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sadio Mane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bracho throws a sloppy head kick
and Mane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mane wants to clinch up but Bracho keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mane gets a clinch. #BC2#
Mane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mane moves into range and clinches up with Bracho.#BC#
Bracho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bracho pinned against the cage. Bracho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane shoots for a double leg takedown but Bracho sprawls well. He's pushed Mane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.#T1#
Mane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bracho but Bracho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mane dives in and scores a takedown into Bracho's guard.
Bracho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bracho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
Mane controls Bracho momentarily but Bracho frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Mane has his foot on Bracho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bracho works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Bracho stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Bracho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Mane is working an open guard so Bracho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Bracho throws a big elbow that misses.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. #T3#
Mane wants to sweep but no luck.
Bracho is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mane managing to control the position.
Bracho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. #SU#
Bracho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mane, up you get!
Mane shoots in but Bracho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mane wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Bracho gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Bracho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bracho 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Bracho!
A very excited looking Javier Bracho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Semtex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Semtex misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Semtex clinches. #BC#
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex has managed to clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Semtex moves into the clinch.#BC#
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane tries a low kick but Semtex avoids it.
Mane misses with a head kick.
Semtex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mane fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semtex's waist but Semtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mane off to one side.
Semtex tries to counter with a takedown but Mane is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Semtex moves into the clinch.#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mane wants to slow Semtex down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Semtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Semtex is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semtex prevents it.
#BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Semtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries to score a body lock takedown but Semtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Semtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane wants a takedown.
#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane is looking to clinch but Semtex is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Semtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Semtex misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Semtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mane breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semtex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Semtex up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Mane pulls Semtex into guard.
#SU#
Mane is working an open guard so Semtex takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Mane gets tackled into the cage by Semtex. Semtex maintains the clinch. #BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semtex circles away.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.#CL2#
Mane has closed the distance and engaged Semtex in a clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mane is trying to push Semtex away but Semtex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Semtex has Mane pressed against the cage, preventing Mane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan Semtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Mane can't find room to land a body shot as Semtex controls the action.
#BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Semtex drives through and clinches with Mane against the cage.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mane taking a breather. #BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Mane is trying to drag Semtex to the mat but Semtex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Mane manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mane takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Semtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Semtex closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Semtex gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Semtex gets a clinch.
Mane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Semtex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Mane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Semtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Semtex has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.#CL#
Semtex instigates a clinch. #BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Semtex clinches. #T1#
Mane working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Semtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.#CL#
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Semtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Semtex forces Mane back against the cage and clinches.
Semtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mane's efforts to push away.#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Semtex clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Semtex instigates a clinch.
Semtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Semtex clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane dives in and grabs Semtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Semtex pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.#CL#
Semtex closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mane looks for a takedown but Semtex sprawls well.#CL#
Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Mane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Semtex to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but Semtex won't allow it.
#BC#
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Semtex gets a clinch. #BC#
Semtex breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Semtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mane throws the kick towards the body but Semtex avoids it.
Sadio Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Semtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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#
Semtex has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Semtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Ryan Semtex wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Semtex started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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